Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Thunderstorm

82°F

28°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	NW 9 mph
Barometer	29.98 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint	72°F (22°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	87°F (31°C)
Last update	9 Aug 12:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Kildeer IL

Severe T-storm Watch August 9, 01:14pm until August 9, 02:00pm

Flood Advisory until August 9, 03:45pm

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Flood Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch August 9, 01:14pm until August 9, 02:00pm
Flood Advisory until August 9, 03:45pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 82 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.