Tropical Storm Edouard Impacting the Northwestern Gulf Coast; Hazardous Heat expands in the East

Tropical Storm Edouard will impact the northwestern Gulf Coast through Wednesday with gusty winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall. Flash and river flooding will be possible, especially in southeastern Texas. Hazardous heat will expand across the central and eastern U.S. by mid-week, and daily chances for severe thunderstorms are expected from the eastern Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

93°F

34°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 1 Sep 4:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Executive Airport IL

Heat Advisory September 1, 05:29pm until September 1, 09:00pm
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Heat Advisory
  •  
    Heat Advisory September 1, 05:29pm until September 1, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • This Afternoon

    High: 95 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 76 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 94 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 89 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. Heat index values as high as 105. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 99. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Labor Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Executive Airport IL
 42.11°N 87.89°W
2:51 pm CDT Sep 1, 2026
5pm CDT Sep 1, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 8, 2026
 
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