Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms, with a significant wind threat, will continue through tonight across the northern Plains. Wind gusts of 60 to 100 mph are possible. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight from Oklahoma into Missouri, and in the Tennessee Valley through Monday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in the Southwest through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Fair

62°F

17°C

Humidity 75%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Jun 8:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles N Russell IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am.  Low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 70 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 90.

    High: 90 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 62. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm, mainly before 4am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Low around 66. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7am, then a slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 90.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles N Russell IL
 42.48°N 87.96°W
8:36 pm CDT Jun 7, 2026
8pm CDT Jun 7, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 14, 2026
 
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