Dangerous Heat in the Central and Southern U.S.; Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain in the Northern Plains

Dangerous, prolonged heat is expected across portions of the Central and Southeast U.S. through July. Scattered severe thunderstorms are expected over parts of the northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley Tuesday, with damaging winds and large hail as the primary threats. Heavy rainfall could lead to areas of flooding across the northern Plains, Upper Midwest, Southeast and Southwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT)

Lat: 41.52°NLon: 88.18°WElev: 572ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 91%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.06 in
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 22 Jul 1:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Shorewood IL

Extreme Heat Watch July 23, 10:00am until July 24, 10:00pm
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Extreme Heat Watch
  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 112. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 112. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SE Shorewood IL
 41.51°N 88.17°W
1:41 am CDT Jul 22, 2025
1am CDT Jul 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 28, 2025
 
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