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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

76°F

24°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.8 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 29 Sep 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Vernon Hills IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 68. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 70 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 55 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 61. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 68. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4am. Low around 64. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 70. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 55. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vernon Hills IL
 42.24°N 87.97°W
Last Update:
1:21 pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 5, 2026
 
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