Severe Thunderstorms and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S.; Rip Currents Along East Coast Beaches

Widespread thunderstorms will continue across the central and southern Plains today ahead of an approaching cold front. Heavy to excessive rainfall could lead to instances of flash flooding. Flood Watches have been issued. Swells from Hurricane Gabrielle are likely to cause life-threatening surf and rip current conditions along the U.S. East Coast over the next couple of days. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	NE 10 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint	64°F (18°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	23 Sep 3:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Prospect Heights IL

This Afternoon
High: 74 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 71 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 58 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 81 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 74. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Wednesday

A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

A 30 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 79.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 58.