Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)

Lat: 41.07°NLon: 87.85°WElev: 617ft.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity 42%
Wind Speed W 10 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.97 in
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 20 Jun 3:15 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Kentland IN

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  High near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Heavy Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 74. Southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 59. East wind 10 to 15 mph becoming north northeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kentland IN
 40.75°N 87.44°W
2:52 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
3pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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