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Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Partly Cloudy

59°F

15°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed Vrbl 3 mph
Barometer 30.31 in (1026.4 mb)
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 22 Sep 7:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Northfield ILSimilar City Names

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    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: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 56. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
Northfield ILSimilar City Names
 42.1°N 87.78°W
Last Update:
7:51 pm CDT Sep 22, 2026
Forecast Valid:
8pm CDT Sep 22, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
 
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