Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43° N Lon: 87.86° W Elev: 709 ft.

Mostly Cloudy

73°F

23°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed S 5 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.7 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 12:51 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lake County

Rest Of Tonight
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may be severe with damaging winds, large hail, and heavy rainfall, then some thunderstorms may produce heavy rainfall late. Near steady temperature in the lower 70s. Southwest winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the lower 80s. North winds around 5 mph, becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. East winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy. Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly in the morning. Humid with highs around 80. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Humid with lows in the upper 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s.
Friday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows around 60. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday
A chance of showers in the morning. Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 70s.



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101 AM CDT Mon Aug 10 2026
 
 

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