Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

85°F

29°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 16 Jun 2:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Northbrook IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 82. East southeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 68. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 77. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Northbrook IL
 42.12°N 87.8°W
2:45 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
3pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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