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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)

Lat: 41.07°NLon: 87.85°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.01 in
Dewpoint 65°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Sep 7:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Ashkum IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ashkum IL
 40.88°N 87.95°W
Last Update:
6:26 pm CDT Sep 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Sep 10, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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