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Thunderstorms Across the Southeast U.S.; Elevated to Locally Critical Fire Weather in Colorado

A few strong to marginally severe thunderstorms are possible across the Southeast U.S. Friday. A Marginal Risk (Level 1 of 5) outlook has been issued. Strong winds and hail will be the main threats. Elevated to locally critical fire weather conditions will persist across south-central Colorado today due to dry conditions and gusty winds. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 46°F (8°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 18 Apr 10:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wheeling IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Scattered showers before midnight. Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Scattered
    Showers

    Low: 40 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.

    Sunny then
    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

    High: 56 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 36 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 51 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Areas of frost after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Areas
    Frost

    Low: 36 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.

    Areas Frost
    then Sunny

    High: 57 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Clear, with a low around 40.

    Clear

    Low: 40 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 64 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 50 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers before midnight. Cloudy early, then gradual clearing, with a low around 40. Northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 56. Breezy, with a west wind 10 to 15 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Areas of frost after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 36. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
Areas of frost before 9am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.
Monday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 50.
Tuesday
Showers likely. Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 52.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 38.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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Point Forecast:
Wheeling IL
 42.13°N 87.92°W
Last Update:
8:56 pm CDT Apr 18, 2024
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Apr 18, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2024
 
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