Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. 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.

Mostly Cloudy

81°F

27°C

Humidity	41%
Wind Speed	W 10 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint	55°F (13°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	25 Aug 4:52 pm CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ENE Lake Forest IL

Tonight
Low: 66 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Friday
High: 76 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 80 °F
Mostly Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. South southwest wind around 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 77. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

Saturday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.