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.

A Few Clouds

80°F

27°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	S 10 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1015.1 mb)
Dewpoint	70°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	9 Aug 10:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Deer Park IL

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

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 9, 02:00pm
NOW until 2:00pm Sun
Severe T-storm Watch
Today
High: 82 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 83 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 83 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 67 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 3pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

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

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.