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Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

45°F

7°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 22 Nov 9:52 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Lake Forest IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain Likely
    then Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.

    High: 38 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 36. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 51. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Monday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A chance of rain before noon, then a chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 38. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 22.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 32.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Lake Forest IL
 42.26°N 87.85°W
Last Update:
8:41 pm CST Nov 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
10pm CST Nov 22, 2025-6pm CST Nov 29, 2025
 
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