National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service United States Department of Commerce

Multi-Day Heavy Rain in the Mid-South; Strong Winds and Lingering Snow in the West

Several bands of heavy rain may cause flash flooding in the Mid-South. A potent storm will bring strong winds and critical fire weather threats into the Southwest, and damaging Santa Ana winds to southern California. Heavy mountain snow will linger across the North and Central Rockies and Inter-Mountain West. A Wintery mix is also possible in the Appalachians and portions of the Northeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Fog/Mist

34°F

1°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SW 5 mph
Barometer 29.84 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 3.00 mi
Wind Chill29°F (-2°C)
Last update 27 Feb 3:55 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Waukegan IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Rain

    Low: 31 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 46 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain

    Low: 35 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.

    Breezy.
    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Sunny

    High: 47 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 22 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 34.

    Sunny

    High: 34 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 17.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 17 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 40.

    Sunny

    High: 40 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 30.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 30 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 31. Southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 46. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of rain before noon. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 47. Breezy, with a south southeast wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west southwest 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 22. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 34.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 17.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 40.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 30.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 50.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 29.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 47.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 42.
Click Map For Forecast
Disclaimer
Map Legend
Point Forecast:
Waukegan IL
 42.37°N 87.88°W
Last Update:
4:15 am CST Feb 27, 2021
Forecast Valid:
4am CST Feb 27, 2021-6pm CST Mar 5, 2021
 
Forecast Discussion
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database

National Digital Forecast Database Maximum Temperature Forecast

High Temperature

National Digital Forecast Database Weather Element Forecast

Chance of Precipitation