Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

72°F

22°C

Humidity 94%
Wind Speed N 5 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Aug 6:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Deer Park IL

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9am and 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    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. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

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

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 83. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. East wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9am and 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
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. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Wednesday
A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. North wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Deer Park IL
 42.16°N 88.07°W
8:31 am CDT Aug 10, 2026
8am CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 16, 2026
 
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