Updated 2026-08-11 10:15 local time · ZIP codes 62286
Sunny
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with peak heat index values up to 113 degrees. * WHERE...Perry IL County. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Daily heat index values will remain elevated in the triple digits through next weekend.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with heat index values up to 111. * WHERE...Portions of south central and southwest Illinois and central and east central Missouri. * WHEN...Until 8 PM CDT Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat and high humidity events.
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors. Young children and pets should never be left unattended in vehicles under any circumstances. Take extra precautions if you work or spend time outside. When possible reschedule strenuous activities to early morning or evening. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Wear lightweight and loose fitting clothing when possible. To reduce risk during outdoor work, the Occupational Safety and Health Administration recommends scheduling frequent rest breaks in shaded or air conditioned environments. Anyone overcome by heat should be moved to a cool and shaded location. Heat stroke is an emergency! Call 9 1 1. People in the Saint Louis Metropolitan Area can get information about cooling centers or energy assistance related to the excessive heat by calling the United Way of Greater Saint Louis at 800-427-4626, or if calling from a land line phone dial 2-1-1. You can also call Cool Down Saint Louis at 314-241-7668.
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84°5% rain82°5% rainRain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 5%).
It feels like 92°F with winds near 11 mph.
84°F, 5% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 25 mph.
Current temperature is 85°F, wind 11 mph, rain chance up to 5%.
UV index is 4. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.
Sunny and 85°F in Sparta, IL. Today's high is 98°F with a 4% rain chance. Winds are around 11 mph with gusts near 14 mph. Relative humidity is 67%, pressure is 29.98 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.
Sunrise is at 06:10 AM and sunset is at 07:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 99°F and a low near 77°F. The maximum rain chance is 17%.
