Heavy Rain in the Appalachians and Central Gulf Coast; Heat Continues in the West; Monitoring the Tropics

Heavy to excessive rainfall over the southern Appalachians and portions of the central Gulf Coast may bring areas of flooding today. Hot temperatures are in place through today across much of the western U.S. and New England. Tropical Storm Erin is forecast to become a Major Hurricane this weekend as it moves across the central Atlantic Ocean. Monitor future forecasts for any East Coast impacts. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Thunderstorm

85°F

29°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	SW 7 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	8.00 mi
Heat Index	93°F (34°C)
Last update	12 Aug 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

North Riverside IL

Flood Watch until August 13, 12:00am

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Flood Watch

Flood Watch until August 13, 12:00am
NOW until 12:00am Wed
Flood Watch
This Afternoon
High: 86 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 4pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 82. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 82. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 66.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.