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 >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

65°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 3 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.6 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 15 Jun 8:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Winnetka IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  after midnight.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 71 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 67 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 78 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 5 to 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. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 89.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Winnetka IL
 42.12°N 87.75°W
9:12 pm CDT Jun 15, 2025
9pm CDT Jun 15, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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