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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

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

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 666ft.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	67%
Wind Speed	SE 5 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.9 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	12 Aug 10:51 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Lincolnwood IL

Today
High: 84 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 88 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 74 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 67. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming east northeast around 5 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 88.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 74.