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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

69°F

21°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 27 Aug 10:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Vernon Hills IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.

    Low: 61 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

    Low: 73 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 61. Calm wind.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming west southwest around 5 mph in the morning.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 88.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Thursday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Vernon Hills IL
 42.24°N 87.97°W
Last Update:
9:56 pm CDT Aug 27, 2026
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Aug 27, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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