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Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Mostly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.01 in (1015.7 mb)
Dewpoint 66°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 3 Aug 1:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Highland Park IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 77 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 85 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 77 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 77. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 64. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 69. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 10am, then showers likely between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. West southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 4am, then showers likely. Low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highland Park IL
 42.17°N 87.83°W
Last Update:
1:21 pm CDT Aug 3, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Aug 3, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 9, 2026
 
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