Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Across the Central US and Central Appalachians

Severe thunderstorms producing damaging winds, hail and possibly a few tornadoes are expected across parts of the central Plains and the Missouri Valley. Heavy rainfall and flash flooding is also expected in the area. Thunderstorms and heavy rain may also bring additional flooding impacts to the central Appalachians. High temperatures and critical fire weather conditions expected in the Southwest. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Fair

92°F

33°C

Humidity 38%
Wind Speed W 10 G 23 mph
Barometer 29.77 in (1006.6 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index93°F (34°C)
Last update 17 Jun 1:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

McHenry IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 96. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm.  High near 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 75 °F

    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 3pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 96. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. High near 75. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Northwest wind around 10 mph.
Juneteenth
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. West wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McHenry IL
 42.32°N 88.26°W
2:06 pm CDT Jun 17, 2025
2pm CDT Jun 17, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 23, 2025
 
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