Severe Thunderstorms in the Central U.S.; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes are expected through Tuesday across parts of the central Plains and lower to mid Missouri Valley. Heavy to excessive rainfall could produce flooding across portions of the Ohio Valley into the Central Appalachians through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Partly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 52%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 29.87 in (1010.9 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 16 Jun 7:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Highland Park IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 10%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am.  Low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 67 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 75 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 10%.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers between 7am and 1pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Low around 67. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday
Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. High near 75. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 86.
Basemap Options
Click map to change the forecast location
Loading map...

ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highland Park IL
 42.19°N 87.8°W
5:42 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
8pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
Get as KML Get as XML

Additional Resources

Radar & Satellite Image

Link to Local Radar Data Link to Satellite Data

Hourly Weather Forecast

National Digital Forecast Database