Extreme Fire Weather Conditions in the Desert Southwest on Thursday
Strong winds, low relative humidity, and dry ground conditions increase the threat for wildfire activity in the Desert Southwest, Great Basin, Central/Southern High Plains and Southeast on Thursday. The greatest concern is in New Mexico and Arizona, where winds of 30 to 40 mph (with gusts up to 50 to 60 mph) and an extremely dry air mass will fuel Extreme-level fire weather conditions. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Chicago / West Chicago, Dupage Airport (KDPA)
Lat: 41.9°NLon: 88.25°WElev: 758ft.
Fair
36°F
2°C
| Humidity | 73% |
| Wind Speed | N 12 mph |
| Barometer | 30.27 in (1025.9 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 28°F (-2°C) |
| Last update | 19 Apr 8:52 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Elgin IL
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Today
Sunny
High: 45 °F
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Tonight
Mostly Clear
Low: 27 °F
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Friday
Sunny
High: 55 °F
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Friday
Night
Increasing
CloudsLow: 33 °F
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Saturday
Partly Sunny
High: 56 °F
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Saturday
NightMostly Cloudy
Low: 34 °F
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Sunday
Mostly Sunny
High: 58 °F
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Sunday
Night
Partly Cloudy
Low: 36 °F
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Monday
Mostly Sunny
High: 61 °F
Detailed Forecast
Today
Sunny, with a high near 45. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 27. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 55. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Friday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 33. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the morning.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
A slight chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Point Forecast:
Elgin IL
42.03°N 88.28°W
42.03°N 88.28°W
8:17 am CDT Apr 19, 2018
9am CDT Apr 19, 2018-6pm CDT Apr 25, 2018
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