By Dot "Doppler" Hollis, Williamson County Bureau
MARION, Ill. — A hot, dry stretch holds through the weekend in Williamson County.
Tonight: Mostly clear skies with temperatures holding around 76 to 79 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. South southwest winds around 6 mph.
Friday brings mostly sunny skies with a high near 98 degrees. Heat index values will climb to 107. Serious heat—stay hydrated, check on neighbors, and keep strenuous outdoor work to early morning or evening.
Saturday stays sunny and slightly warmer, with a high near 99 and heat index to 106. Sunday: sunny skies, high near 100 degrees.
No rain is expected through Sunday. No relief from the heat is in sight. This is steady, grinding warmth—the kind that wears on people over days. Hydrate. Take breaks. Watch for heat exhaustion in yourself and those around you.
Watch the sky, keep the radio on.
- Forecast data from the National Weather Service.
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