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Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

64°F

18°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.04 in (1017.0 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Sep 9:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Riverwoods IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Light east southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 60. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78. Light east southeast wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Riverwoods IL
 42.17°N 87.89°W
Last Update:
8:41 pm CDT Sep 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Sep 10, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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