Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain

71°F

22°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.96 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	9 Aug 1:52 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Palatine IL

Severe T-storm Watch August 9, 02:18pm until August 9, 04:00pm

Flood Advisory August 9, 02:18pm until August 9, 04:15pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Flood Advisory

Severe T-storm Watch August 9, 02:18pm until August 9, 04:00pm
Flood Advisory August 9, 02:18pm until August 9, 04:15pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 83 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
T-storms
Likely then
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 3pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 7am, then showers likely between 7am and 10am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. South southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1am and 4am, then a chance of showers after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.