Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (KORD)

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 666ft.

Overcast

63°F

17°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 16 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 11:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Itasca IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers likely, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    High: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 55 °F

    Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 64. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 55. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Itasca IL
 41.98°N 88.02°W
12:36 pm CDT Sep 21, 2026
12pm CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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