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Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

61°F

16°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.2 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 1:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Highland Park IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind around 15 mph.
Wednesday
Cloudy, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 66. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 65.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Highland Park IL
 42.19°N 87.8°W
Last Update:
1:21 am CDT Sep 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2am CDT Sep 23, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
 
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