Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Light Rain

61°F

16°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed SW 3 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.9 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 30 Sep 5:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wadsworth IL

Flood Warning September 30, 06:43am until October 1, 01:00am
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Flood Warning
  •  
    Flood Warning September 30, 06:43am until October 1, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Thu

    Flood Warning

  • Today

    High: 67 °F

    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight.  Low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm.  High near 68. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 68 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely, mainly before 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 51 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.

    Low: 46 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Showers. High near 67. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after midnight. Low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 68. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely, mainly before 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 62.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wadsworth IL
 42.43°N 87.93°W
5:41 am CDT Sep 30, 2026
6am CDT Sep 30, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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