Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)

Lat: 41.07°NLon: 87.85°WElev: 617ft.

Partly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity 66%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.09 in
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 7 Aug 11:55 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Kankakee IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 83. South wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers between 1am and 4am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a chance of showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Kankakee IL
 41.12°N 87.85°W
11:56 am CDT Aug 7, 2026
12pm CDT Aug 7, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 13, 2026
 
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