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Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

62°F

17°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.7 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Jul 4:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Highwood IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: 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 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 76. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
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 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highwood IL
 42.19°N 87.8°W
Last Update:
4:01 am CDT Jul 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4am CDT Jul 7, 2026-6pm CDT Jul 13, 2026
 
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