Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed E 9 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.0 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 7:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Palatine IL

  • Today

    Today: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Cloudy, with a high near 63. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 53 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 63. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 62. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Palatine IL
 42.13°N 88.07°W
3:46 am CDT Sep 21, 2026
8am CDT Sep 21, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 27, 2026
 
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