Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Northern Plains, Tennessee Valley and Southeast

Numerous severe thunderstorms with a potential for 60-80 mph winds, along with tornadoes (some strong), and large to very large hail are expected across the northern and central Plains through tonight. Heavy to excessive rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of North Dakota and Minnesota, and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast through tonight. Read More >

7-Day Zone Forecast for Lake County (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Lake County
Issued by: National Weather Service Chicago, IL
Last Update: 751 PM CDT Tue Jun 9 2026




Rest Of Tonight: Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers early in the evening. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Lows in the upper 60s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Wednesday: Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the afternoon, then showers and thunderstorms likely late. Some thunderstorms may be severe in the afternoon. Locally heavy rainfall possible in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 90s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. Heat index values up to 100.

Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the evening, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the late evening and early morning. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Lows in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Thursday: Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy with highs around 90. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy. Showers with thunderstorms likely in the evening, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Breezy with lows in the mid 60s. Southwest winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, becoming west 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Friday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

Friday Night: Clear. Lows around 60.

Saturday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.

Saturday Night: Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Sunday: Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.

Monday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.

Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.

Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s.







Zone Forecast: Lake County

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