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

Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT)

Lat: 41.52°NLon: 88.18°WElev: 572ft.

Mostly Cloudy

77°F

25°C

Humidity	44%
Wind Speed	W 5 mph
Barometer	29.96 in
Dewpoint	53°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	20 Jun 3:55 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

Elwood IL

Tonight
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 72. 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 11pm, then showers likely. Low around 58. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.