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Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ)

Lat: 41.54°NLon: 87.53°WElev: 607ft.

Overcast

58°F

14°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.31 in
Dewpoint 49°F (9°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 3:35 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Heights IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Isolated showers before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 65 °F

    Isolated
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 70 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Isolated showers before 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 56.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Heights IL
 41.51°N 87.64°W
Last Update:
3:01 am CDT Sep 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Sep 23, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
 
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