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Severe Thunderstorms in Northwest Texas; Dry Conditions and Gusty Winds Across Colorado

A few severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and gusty winds will be possible this afternoon and evening across northwest Texas. Dry conditions and gusty winds will persist across southern Colorado today. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

14°C

57°F

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed SW 31 G 46 km/h
Barometer 1009.0 mb (29.80 in)
Dewpoint 6°C (43°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 23 Apr 10:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Palos Heights IL

  • Today

    Today: Rain likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind around 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 17 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West southwest wind 15 to 25 km/h becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than 1 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 3 °C

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 8. North wind 20 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h.

    Decreasing
    Clouds

    High: 8 °C

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Calm wind.

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Calm wind.

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    Night

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    Saturday:

Detailed Forecast

Today
Rain likely before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 4pm and 5pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Southwest wind around 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2.5 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 3. West southwest wind 15 to 25 km/h becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 35 km/h. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts of less than 1 mm, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 8. North wind 20 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h.
Wednesday Night
Calm wind.
Thursday
Calm wind.
Thursday Night
Friday
Friday Night
Saturday
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Point Forecast:
Palos Heights IL
 41.67°N 87.81°W
Last Update:
10:26 am CDT Apr 23, 2024
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Apr 23, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 29, 2024
 
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