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Watching Hurricane Erin; Heavy Rainfall Threat for Upper Midwest; Heatrisk for Mississippi Valley

Hurricane Erin continues to track westward with its outer bands bringing heavy rainfall and gusty winds for Puerto Rico and US Virgin Islands. Life-threatening surf and rip currents are occurring and will spread across the Atlantic coasts this week. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and possible flooding are in the forecast for upper Midwest through Monday. Heatrisk continues for the Mississippi Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.10 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 17 Aug 9:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Lake Zurich IL

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southeast wind around 10 mph becoming southwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Zurich IL
 42.2°N 88.09°W
Last Update:
5:27 am CDT Aug 17, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Aug 17, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 23, 2025
 
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