Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Fair

78°F

26°C

Humidity 69%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 9 Aug 5:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

McHenry IL

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 95. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 100. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 95. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McHenry IL
 42.34°N 88.26°W
4:11 am CDT Aug 9, 2025
5am CDT Aug 9, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 15, 2025
 
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