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Tropical Storm Podul in the Western Pacific; Severe Weather in the Northern Plains; Heat in the West

Tropical Storm Podul (16W) will bring heavy rain and gusty winds to Agrihan, Pagan and Alamagan in the Northern Mariana Islands though Saturday. Severe thunderstorms may produce a few tornadoes, large hail, severe winds and heavy rain across the Northern Plains through the night and the threat will shift to the Upper Midwest Friday. Hot temperatures and fire weather conditions continue in the West Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

77°F

25°C

Humidity 88%
Wind Speed S 6 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 8 Aug 2:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Zurich IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 75 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 92 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Monday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 85.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Zurich IL
 42.2°N 88.09°W
Last Update:
2:26 am CDT Aug 8, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Aug 8, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 14, 2025
 
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