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.

Fair

75°F

24°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed W 12 G 22 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 12:35 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Gilman IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  High near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.

    High: 74 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Heavy Rain

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely.  Low around 58. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °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.  Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. 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 noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 74. East southeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between 1 and 2 inches possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely. Low around 58. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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:
5 Miles W Gilman IL
 40.76°N 88.07°W
12:31 pm CDT Jun 20, 2026
12pm CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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