THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS ISSUED SEVERE THUNDERSTORM WATCH 563 IN EFFECT UNTIL 2 PM CDT THIS AFTERNOON FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 9 COUNTIES IN CENTRAL ILLINOIS MARSHALL MCLEAN PEORIA STARK TAZEWELL WOODFORD IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS CHAMPAIGN VERMILION IN WEST CENTRAL ILLINOIS KNOX THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BLOOMINGTON, CHAMPAIGN, DANVILLE, EUREKA, GALESBURG, LACON, NORMAL, PEKIN, PEORIA, TOULON, AND URBANA.
Local weather forecast
Weather in Pesotum, IL
Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 61863
Now86°F
Sunny
High / Low97° / 75°
Rain chance6%
Wind13 mph
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Hourly
Next hours
Now86°3% rain
86°3% rain2 PM96°2% rain
96°2% rain3 PM96°2% rain
96°2% rain4 PM92°4% rain
92°4% rain5 PM92°3% rain
92°3% rain6 PM90°3% rain
90°3% rain7 PM87°4% rain
87°4% rain8 PM
84°6% rain
84°6% rain9 PM82°9% rain
82°9% rain10 PM80°7% rain
80°7% rain11 PM80°8% rain
80°8% rain12 AM76°13% rain
76°13% rainForecast
3-day weather forecast
Today2026-08-11
97° 75°Sunny
Rain 6%Gust 13 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
78° 70°Sunny
Rain 72%Gust 15 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
84° 68°Patchy rain nearby
Rain 87%Gust 12 mph
Conditions
Weather details
Feels like91°F
Humidity75%
Pressure29.98 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind13 mph W
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index5
Daylight
Sunrise, sunset and moon
Sunrise06:01 AM
Sunset07:55 PM
Moonrise04:02 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide
Weather insights for today
Umbrella not essential
Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 13%).
Choose light, breathable clothing
It feels like 91°F with winds near 13 mph.
Best window: 8 PM
84°F, 6% rain chance and 8 mph wind.
Use extra caution while driving
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.
Running conditions are less comfortable
Current temperature is 86°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 13%.
Moderate UV protection recommended
UV index is 5. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Pesotum weather today
Sunny and 86°F in Pesotum, IL. Today's high is 97°F with a 6% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 75%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Tonight and tomorrow in Pesotum
Sunrise is at 06:01 AM and sunset is at 07:55 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 78°F and a low near 70°F. The maximum rain chance is 72%.
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