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.

Partly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	40%
Wind Speed	W 14 G 22 mph
Barometer	29.97 in
Dewpoint	50°F (10°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	20 Jun 2:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles W Kankakee IL

This Afternoon
High: 78 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 74 °F
Chance
Showers then
Heavy Rain
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 56 °F
Mostly Clear
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers 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 57. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Sunday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 74. 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 before midnight, then showers likely. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 58. East 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 74. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Tuesday

Sunny, with a high near 77.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.

Wednesday

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

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 56.