Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)

Lat: 41.07°NLon: 87.85°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

86°F

30°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 29.94 in
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 9 Jun 12:55 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Greater Kankakee Airport IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 63 °F

    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 95. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 61.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Greater Kankakee Airport IL
 41.08°N 87.85°W
12:46 pm CDT Jun 9, 2026
1pm CDT Jun 9, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 15, 2026
 
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