Dangerous Heat Across the Midwest, Mid-Atlantic, and Southeast; Severe Weather in the Mid-Atlantic and Northern Plains

Dangerous heat and humidity will continue for much of the Midwest and peak in the Mid-Atlantic, including the National Capital Region, on Wednesday, and the Southeast on Thursday. Severe thunderstorms and locally heavy rains are expected from parts of Ohio to the northern Mid-Atlantic coast and parts of North and South Dakota. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (KORD)

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 666ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint 71°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 27 Aug 9:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

River Forest IL

Lakeshore Flood Advisory August 27, 10:28pm until August 28, 04:00am
Flood Advisory August 27, 10:28pm until August 28, 12:15am
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Lakeshore Flood Advisory
Flood Advisory
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    Lakeshore Flood Advisory August 27, 10:28pm until August 28, 04:00am
    Flood Advisory August 27, 10:28pm until August 28, 12:15am

    NOW: Multiple hazards in effect

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  • Tonight

    Low: 75 °F

    Scattered
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 75. West southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Labor Day
Sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
River Forest IL
 41.88°N 87.82°W
9:57 pm CDT Aug 27, 2024
10pm CDT Aug 27, 2024-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2024
 
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