Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Joliet Regional Airport (KJOT)

Lat: 41.52°NLon: 88.18°WElev: 572ft.

Overcast

78°F

26°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.92 in
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	10 Aug 7:35 am CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Crystal Lawns IL

Today
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 85 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 78 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Heat index values as high as 96. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Friday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

Friday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 80.