Fire Weather Concerns in the Northern and Central Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will bring elevated to critical fire weather conditions across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 60°F (16°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 8:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Glenview IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 65 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 65. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northwest wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Glenview IL
 42.08°N 87.81°W
3:10 am CDT Sep 11, 2026
9am CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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