Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains
Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL (LMZ741) Issued by: National Weather Service Chicago, IL Last Update: 254 PM CDT Wed Sep 30 2026 | |
| Late This Afternoon: South winds 10 to 20 kt. Showers. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Tonight: South winds 10 to 15 kt becoming southwest. Showers likely. Waves 1 to 3 ft. Thursday: South winds 10 to 15 kt becoming northwest late. Showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Thursday Night: North winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt. Showers in the evening, then chance of showers overnight. Waves 1 to 3 ft building to 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. A small craft advisory will likely be needed. Friday: North winds 15 to 25 kt. Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Wilmette Harbor to Northerly Island IL (LMZ741) | |
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