Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Heavy Rain in the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of producing severe gusts, large hail, and perhaps a couple tornadoes are forecast from the north-central High Plains into the Upper Mississippi Valley. Widespread thunderstorms may produce excessive rainfall across portions of the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic. Hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest through midweek. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

84°F

29°C

Humidity 40%
Wind Speed E 12 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.8 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 16 Jun 3:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Cary IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm  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 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 88 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm.  Low around 66. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  High near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    High: 79 °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 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of thunderstorms after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 5 mph becoming calm 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 88. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10pm. Low around 66. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 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 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 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 61. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Cary IL
 42.19°N 88.27°W
3:57 pm CDT Jun 16, 2025
4pm CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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