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Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT)

Lat: 41.52°NLon: 88.18°WElev: 572ft.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 30.03 in
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 29 Sep 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Preston Heights IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 77. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 60. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 64.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Preston Heights IL
 41.5°N 88.08°W
Last Update:
11:46 am CDT Sep 29, 2026
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 5, 2026
 
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