Fire Weather Concerns West; Thunderstorms in the Upper Midwest

Dry and breezy conditions will enhance fire weather concerns across portions of the northern and central High Plains through Saturday, where fuels remain largely receptive. Severe thunderstorms are possible across portions of central Nebraska to the Upper Midwest this Friday afternoon into tonight. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

59°F

15°C

Humidity 96%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.05 in (1017.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Sep 1:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE North Barrington IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 56 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Calm wind.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 79. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and 1am, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE North Barrington IL
 42.22°N 88.12°W
1:21 am CDT Sep 11, 2026
2am CDT Sep 11, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 17, 2026
 
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