Ophelia Impacting the East; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Threats for the Center of the Nation

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will affect the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. For the center of the nation, a cold front will focus showers and thunderstorms, some severe with excessive rainfall and flash flooding, through the weekend. Meanwhile, much cooler temperatures and a wet weather pattern enters the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / West Chicago, Dupage Airport (KDPA)

Lat: 41.9°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 758ft.

Fair

57°F

14°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.02 in (1016.3 mb)
Dewpoint 50°F (10°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 24 Sep 4:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wheaton IL

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 76 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 61 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 75 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

    Low: 60 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

    High: 72 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 59 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 69 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Mostly Cloudy

    Low: 58 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 72.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 72 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
A chance of showers before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 72.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
Wheaton IL
 41.85°N 88.12°W
3:56 am CDT Sep 24, 2023
5am CDT Sep 24, 2023-6pm CDT Sep 30, 2023
 
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