Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rainfall Across the Midwest into the Great Lakes Region; Significant Heat in the Southwest

Strong to severe storms may produce damaging winds, isolated hail, and a few tornadoes from the Midwest into the lower Great Lakes. These storms may also produce areas of heavy rain and flash flooding. Significant heat will continue across parts of the Desert Southwest into western Texas and north Alaska. Dangerous heat will also build into the Eastern and Central U.S. and continue into next week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	Calm
Barometer	29.83 in (1009.6 mb)
Dewpoint	69°F (21°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	18 Jun 9:52 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Mettawa IL

Today
High: 76 °F⇓
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Heavy Rain
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Heavy Rain
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Juneteenth
High: 81 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 65 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 86 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 72 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 75 °F
Clear
Sunday
High: 95 °F
Hot

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Temperature falling to around 69 by 5pm. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms before midnight, then a slight chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 62. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Juneteenth

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 72.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 94.

Saturday Night

Clear, with a low around 75.

Sunday

Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.