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Dangerous Heat in the Southwest; Severe Thunderstorms from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Isolated to widely scattered severe storms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley, and parts of the Ozarks to Lower Mississippi Valley today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed NW 9 mph
Barometer 29.89 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 26 Aug 6:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Palatine IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 63. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 3pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81. Calm wind becoming south around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 90.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Palatine IL
 42.11°N 88.04°W
Last Update:
5:16 pm CDT Aug 26, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT Aug 26, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 2, 2026
 
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