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

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)

Lat: 41.07°NLon: 87.85°WElev: 617ft.

Fair

74°F

23°C

Humidity	45%
Wind Speed	NW 16 G 20 mph
Barometer	30.00 in
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 11:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SSE Greater Kankakee Airport IL

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 73 °F
Chance
Showers then
Heavy Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Monday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 55 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Sunny then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind around 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 15 mph.

Sunday

A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 73. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. 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 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 55.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.