Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Mostly Cloudy

60°F

16°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.2 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 3:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Winnetka IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 80 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winnetka IL
 42.1°N 87.75°W
2:41 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
4am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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