Fire Weather Concerns and Severe Weather

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through this weekend, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms and heavy rainfall are possible from the Plains into the Upper Midwest, as well as in the Ohio Valley and portions of the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 81%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.88 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 12 Sep 8:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cary IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 49 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 81 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 71. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 49. North northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72. Light and variable wind becoming southeast 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 74.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cary IL
 42.21°N 88.24°W
8:11 am CDT Sep 12, 2026
9am CDT Sep 12, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 18, 2026
 
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