Heavy Rain in the Mid-Atlantic; Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Critical Fire in the West

Locally heavy rain and flash flooding will be possible today into tonight near the Mid-Atlantic/Carolina coast. Storms with large hail and severe wind gusts are expected across parts of the central and northern Plains into the upper Mississippi Valley. Dry thunderstorms, and warm, dry, and windy conditions will produce fire weather conditions in parts of the Great Basin and northern Rockies. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.06 in (1017.6 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 14 Aug 2:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wauconda IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm  in the evening.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Mostly Clear
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 93 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
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Point Forecast:
Wauconda IL
 42.27°N 88.15°W
2:11 pm CDT Aug 14, 2025
3pm CDT Aug 14, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 20, 2025
 
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