Dangerous Heat in the Southern U.S. This Week; Heavy Rains in Portions of the Southwest and Central U.S.

A dangerous heat wave will continue across parts of the central and southern Plains, Lower Mississippi Valley, and the Gulf Coast with daytime heat indices approaching or exceeding 110F. Thunderstorms, some severe, may contribute to flash flooding across portions of the Four Corners Region and the central/southern Rockies; parts of the Mid-Mississippi Valley; and the North Central Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 666ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed S 10 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 4 Oct 8:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Elmhurst IL

  • Today

    Today: A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 83 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 63 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Rain likely before 7am, then a chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

    Rain Likely
    then Chance
    Showers

    High: 70 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 51 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Sunny then
    Chance
    Showers

    High: 63 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 44 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 57 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 42 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 57 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 10 percent chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then rain likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 63. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday
Rain likely before 7am, then a chance of showers, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight.
Friday
A 40 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
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Point Forecast:
Elmhurst IL
 41.91°N 87.94°W
5:57 am CDT Oct 4, 2023
9am CDT Oct 4, 2023-6pm CDT Oct 10, 2023
 
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