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Tropical Moisture Brings Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall to the Southwest; Strong to Locally Severe Storms on the Plains

Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible across portions of the Southwest through Friday, where Flood Watches are in effect. Strong to locally severe thunderstorms are possible today across portions of the Plains. A tropical wave is causing heavy rainfall in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, which may cause urban and small stream flooding and landslides today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.0 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Sep 6:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Chicago Executive Airport IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 84 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 80 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 84. Light and variable wind becoming east 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Chicago Executive Airport IL
 42.13°N 87.86°W
Last Update:
4:11 am CDT Sep 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT Sep 18, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 24, 2025
 
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