Tropical Storm Edouard Impacting the Northwestern Gulf Coast; Hazardous Heat expands in the East

Tropical Storm Edouard will impact the northwestern Gulf Coast through Wednesday with gusty winds, storm surge, and heavy rainfall. Flash and river flooding will be possible, especially in southeastern Texas. Hazardous heat will expand across the central and eastern U.S. by mid-week, and daily chances for severe thunderstorms are expected from the eastern Great Lakes to the Mid-Atlantic this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

A Few Clouds

88°F

31°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.92 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint 78°F (26°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index102°F (39°C)
Last update 1 Sep 5:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles ESE Waukegan IL

Heat Advisory September 1, 06:06pm until September 1, 09:00pm
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  •  
    Heat Advisory September 1, 06:06pm until September 1, 09:00pm

    NOW until 9:00pm Tue

    Heat Advisory

  • Tonight

    Low: 74 °F

    Isolated
    T-storms then
    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.

    High: 86 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers before 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 97. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7am and 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. East wind around 5 mph.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Labor Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles ESE Waukegan IL
 42.37°N 87.85°W
2:51 pm CDT Sep 1, 2026
6pm CDT Sep 1, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 8, 2026
 
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