Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

32°F

0°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.9 mb)
Dewpoint 28°F (-2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 Apr 12:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Crystal Lake IL

Freeze Warning until April 25, 08:00am
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Freeze Warning
  •  
    Freeze Warning until April 25, 08:00am

    NOW until
    8:00am Thu

    Freeze Warning

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Widespread frost, mainly after 1am.  Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Frost

    Low: 29 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Widespread frost before 8am.  Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Frost then
    Sunny

    High: 59 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 40 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 63. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 63 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Periods of showers and thunderstorms.  Low around 55. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 55 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Windy.

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Windy

    High: 75 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 63 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 76 °F

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Widespread frost, mainly after 1am. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 29. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Thursday
Widespread frost before 8am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 59. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 63. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Periods of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 55. Breezy, with a southeast wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Windy.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Breezy.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. Breezy.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
Crystal Lake IL
 42.25°N 88.33°W
9:56 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
12am CDT Apr 25, 2024-6pm CDT Apr 30, 2024
 
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