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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

43°F

6°C

Humidity 97%
Wind Speed N 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.8 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 1 Nov 9:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Evanston IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 44 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.

    Low: 43 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 44. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 58. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 42. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 43.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Evanston IL
 42.05°N 87.69°W
Last Update:
10:10 pm CDT Nov 1, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Nov 1, 2025-6pm CST Nov 8, 2025
 
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