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Storm Impacting the Southwest U.S.; Above Normal Temperatures Further East

A storm system will shift across the southwest U.S. through Thursday with widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms. Isolated flooding is possible. High-elevation snow is also expected in parts of Nevada and the southern Sierra Nevada range. East of this storm, above average temperatures will challenge or break daily record high temperatures this week in the southern Plains and southeast U.S. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 89%
Wind Speed SE 7 G 14 mph
Barometer 30.02 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 18 Nov 9:52 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Arlington Heights IL

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 42 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of drizzle before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Drizzle then
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.

    Low: 32 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of rain, mainly between 1pm and 2pm. Cloudy, with a high near 42. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A slight chance of drizzle before 9pm. Cloudy, with a low around 39. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41. Calm wind.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 56. Light south southwest wind increasing to 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 54.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Arlington Heights IL
 42.09°N 87.98°W
Last Update:
7:56 am CST Nov 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10am CST Nov 18, 2025-6pm CST Nov 24, 2025
 
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