...HEAT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 11 AM CDT /NOON EDT/ TUESDAY
TO 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/ WEDNESDAY...
* WHAT...Peak daily Heat Index values near 100 up to around 105
degrees expected.
* WHERE...All of southern Illinois, southwest Indiana, western
Kentucky, and southeast Missouri.
* WHEN...From 11 AM CDT /noon EDT/ Tuesday to 7 PM CDT /8 PM EDT/
Wednesday.
* IMPACTS...Hot temperatures and high humidity may cause heat
illnesses.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out of
the sun, and check up on relatives and neighbors.
&&
CARBONDALE — The Varsity and Varsity Productions will present a live theater event that explores how facts sometimes change and get stretched this weekend.
CARBONDALE — Two Southern Illinois families have been selected as the 2026 Saluki Family of the Year winners at Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and each will be honored during Saluki …
CARBONDALE — Southern Illinois University Athletics and Banterra Bank are proud to announce a joint community initiative to honor the firefighters and first responders who battled last week’s …
CARBONDALE — The SIU Foundation will launch its first Week of Philanthropy Sept. 21-25, a five-day celebration of the generosity that creates opportunities across Southern Illinois University …
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DU QUOIN — The Benton Rangers’ defense locked down the Du Quoin Indians in the second half of Friday night’s Southern Illinois River-to-River Conference Mississippi Division opener at Van Metr…
CHESTER — It was expected to be a high-energy, high-scoring game, and it didn’t disappoint, as the Chester Yellow Jackets survived a heart-stopping thriller with the visiting Bulldogs of Spart…
FRANKFORT — With 21 seniors, many of whom have at least a year of starting varsity experience, West Frankfort has been building up to this season of football for a few years now.
CARBONDALE — The Illinois Department of Transportation announced Thursday that two Southern Illinois highways, Illinois 37 and Illinois 14, will be closed for culvert replacements this weekend.
MURPHYSBORO— Murphysboro kicks off 75th apple festival with live music and remembering previous years. Rides, food trucks and of course apples. These are only a few of the sights at the annual…
HERRIN — Entering its 15th year of operation, the Herrin House of Hope has already shattered its previous highs for its biggest fundraiser of the year.
ALTO PASS — Rendleman Orchards is one of nine statewide winners of the 2026 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards for its commitment to preserving the more than…
CARBONDALE — Local artist Destiny Bowman is sharing her work this fall in an exhibition hosted by Southern Illinois University Carbondale’s Sharp Museum.
Weather Forecast
Day
Precip
Temp
Mon
1%
71°
88°
MonMonday
88°/71°
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 1%
Sunrise:06:37:13 AM
Sunset:07:04:59 PM
Humidity: 45%
Wind: ESE @ 9 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Monday Night
Clear skies. Low 71F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Tue
6%
74°
97°
TueTuesday
97°/74°
A few clouds. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the mid 70s.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise:06:38:04 AM
Sunset:07:03:27 PM
Humidity: 59%
Wind: SSW @ 10 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Tuesday Night
Mainly clear skies. Low 74F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
Wed
11%
73°
96°
WedWednesday
96°/73°
Mix of sun and clouds. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 11%
Sunrise:06:38:54 AM
Sunset:07:01:55 PM
Humidity: 58%
Wind: SSW @ 6 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Wednesday Night
Clear. Low 73F. Winds light and variable.
Thu
9%
71°
97°
ThuThursday
97°/71°
A few clouds. Highs in the upper 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 9%
Sunrise:06:39:45 AM
Sunset:07:00:24 PM
Humidity: 53%
Wind: WSW @ 6 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Thursday Night
Mostly clear skies. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
Fri
7%
71°
96°
FriFriday
96°/71°
Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 7%
Sunrise:06:40:35 AM
Sunset:06:58:52 PM
Humidity: 53%
Wind: SSW @ 6 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Friday Night
A few clouds. Low 71F. Winds light and variable.
Sat
6%
70°
95°
SatSaturday
95°/70°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 90s and lows in the low 70s.
Chance of Rain: 6%
Sunrise:06:41:26 AM
Sunset:06:57:21 PM
Humidity: 49%
Wind: SW @ 9 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Saturday Night
A few clouds from time to time. Low around 70F. Winds light and variable.
Sun
15%
68°
91°
SunSunday
91°/68°
Partly cloudy. Highs in the low 90s and lows in the upper 60s.
Chance of Rain: 15%
Sunrise:06:42:16 AM
Sunset:06:55:49 PM
Humidity: 56%
Wind: W @ 8 mph
UV Index: 7 High
Sunday Night
Overcast with showers at times. Low 68F. Winds light and variable. Chance of rain 50%.
