Updated 2026-08-11 11:15 local time · ZIP codes 62896
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.
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Rain chance stays relatively low over the next 12 hours (up to 4%).
It feels like 90°F with winds near 13 mph.
84°F, 4% rain chance and 9 mph wind.
Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 21 mph.
Current temperature is 85°F, wind 13 mph, rain chance up to 4%.
UV index is 6. Sunscreen, shade and protective clothing are recommended.
Sunny and 85°F in West Frankfort, IL. Today's high is 98°F with a 5% rain chance. Winds are around 13 mph with gusts near 15 mph. Relative humidity is 74%, pressure is 30.03 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.
Sunrise is at 06:07 AM and sunset is at 07:54 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 102°F and a low near 76°F. The maximum rain chance is 36%.
