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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

72°F

22°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed NW 9 G 16 mph
Barometer 30.00 in
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 10:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles E Grant Park IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 72. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 57 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

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

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 77. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 72. Light east wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 57. North northeast wind around 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 72. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles E Grant Park IL
 41.24°N 87.55°W
Last Update:
10:06 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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