Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Fire Weather Concerns in Alaska and Southwest

An expansive storm system will bring widespread storms with a threat for flash flooding and severe weather to much of the central to eastern U.S. into early this week. Critical fire weather conditions are expected across interior Alaska this weekend. Elevated fire conditions also expected in the Southwest U.S.. Conditions will remain uncomfortably hot across the southern Plains and the Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Beach Hazards Statement in effect from June 21, 10:00 PM CDT until June 23, 04:00 AM CDT

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

70°F

21°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 8:52 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

Lake Forest IL

Tonight
Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 67 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 56 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 68 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 70 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 58 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 57 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

Sunday

Showers, mainly after noon. High near 67. East wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 56. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Monday

A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 68. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

Wednesday

Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.