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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

Lewis University Airport (KLOT)

Lat: 41.6°NLon: 88.1°WElev: 669ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 57%
Wind Speed W 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 29.99 in
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 10:46 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lockport IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 72. East 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 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 58 °F

    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

    Low: 53 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.
Sunday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 72. East 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 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 58. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lockport IL
 41.61°N 88.05°W
Last Update:
10:46 am CDT Jun 20, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11am CDT Jun 20, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 26, 2026
 
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