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SAVE THE DATE: The 2024 Summer Reading Program will begin on Monday, June 3rd! Join us at the Kick-off party on Monday, June 3rd from 9AM — 5PM. There will be registration prizes, event sign ups, activities, snacks, and more! Pick up your June calendars at the party to see all of the planned…

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Watseka, IL

Right Now
86°
  • Humidity: 44%
  • Feels Like: 87°
  • Heat Index: 87°
  • Wind: 23 mph
  • Wind Chill: 86°
  • UV Index: 0 Low
  • Sunrise: 05:27:42 AM
  • Sunset: 08:07:55 PM
  • Dew Point: 61°
  • Visibility: 9 mi

Today

Windy with strong thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 61F. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tonight

Windy with strong thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 61F. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Tomorrow

Sunshine and clouds mixed. Slight chance of a rain shower. High 77F. Winds W at 10 to 20 mph.

Day
Temp
Tue
61°
90°
Tue
90°/61°
Windy, strong to severe thunderstorms. Lows overnight in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 86%

Sunrise: 05:27:42 AM

Sunset: 08:07:55 PM

Humidity: 68%

Wind: SW @ 23 mph

UV Index: 0 Low

Tuesday Night

Windy with strong thunderstorms this evening, then skies turning partly cloudy after midnight. Low 61F. Winds SW at 20 to 30 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Winds could occasionally gust over 40 mph.

Wed
53°
77°
Wed
77°/53°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the low 50s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:26:57 AM

Sunset: 08:08:49 PM

Humidity: 56%

Wind: W @ 16 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Wednesday Night

Clear skies. Low 53F. Winds W at 10 to 15 mph.

Thu
60°
82°
Thu
82°/60°
Mainly sunny. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 3%

Sunrise: 05:26:14 AM

Sunset: 08:09:43 PM

Humidity: 44%

Wind: SSE @ 7 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy. Low around 60F. Winds light and variable.

Fri
60°
83°
Fri
83°/60°
A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the low 80s and lows in the low 60s.

Chance of Rain: 48%

Sunrise: 05:25:33 AM

Sunset: 08:10:35 PM

Humidity: 62%

Wind: S @ 15 mph

UV Index: 7 High

Friday Night

Scattered thunderstorms during the evening followed by occasional showers overnight. Low near 60F. Winds SW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 60%.

Sat
57°
77°
Sat
77°/57°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s and lows in the upper 50s.

Chance of Rain: 15%

Sunrise: 05:24:53 AM

Sunset: 08:11:27 PM

Humidity: 58%

Wind: WNW @ 10 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy skies early giving way to a few showers after midnight. Low 57F. Winds ENE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.

Sun
56°
71°
Sun
71°/56°
Thunderstorms. Highs in the low 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 84%

Sunrise: 05:24:16 AM

Sunset: 08:12:18 PM

Humidity: 71%

Wind: ESE @ 13 mph

UV Index: 4 Moderate

Sunday Night

A steady rain in the evening. Showers continuing late. Low 56F. E winds shifting to NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Rainfall around a quarter of an inch.

Mon
55°
74°
Mon
74°/55°
A few morning showers. Highs in the mid 70s and lows in the mid 50s.

Chance of Rain: 30%

Sunrise: 05:23:40 AM

Sunset: 08:13:08 PM

Humidity: 68%

Wind: NNW @ 13 mph

UV Index: 8 Very High

Monday Night

Cloudy with a few showers. Low near 55F. Winds NNW at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 40%.

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