Dangerous Heat in the Central and Eastern U.S.; Severe Thunderstorms in the Great Lakes

Thunderstorms with strong wind gusts and hail will be possible today from Michigan into the Lower Great Lakes region. A significant and dangerous heat wave will expand from the Central U.S. into the Eastern U.S this weekend through much of next week. Numerous daily record highs and warm lows are likely. Read More >

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 666ft.

Fair

80°F

27°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 14 G 21 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1015.2 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 22 Jun 6:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Northlake IL

Extreme Heat Warning June 22, 07:05am until June 24, 12:00am
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Extreme Heat Warning
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    Extreme Heat Warning June 22, 07:05am until June 24, 12:00am

    NOW until 12:00am Tue

    Extreme Heat Warning

  • Today

    High: 96 °F

    Sunny then
    Sunny and
    Breezy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    Low: 79 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 97 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 77 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny and hot, with a high near 96. Heat index values as high as 105. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 79. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Monday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 97. Heat index values as high as 102. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Northlake IL
 41.93°N 87.91°W
4:06 am CDT Jun 22, 2025
7am CDT Jun 22, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 28, 2025
 
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