Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast

46°F

8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.05 in (1018.2 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 9.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 20 Nov 11:51 am CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NW Russell IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of drizzle after 3pm.  Patchy fog before 1pm.  Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 47 °F

    Chance
    Drizzle and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of drizzle before 10pm.  Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Chance
    Drizzle then
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 30 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.

    Low: 34 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of drizzle after 3pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 47. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of drizzle before 10pm. Cloudy, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 30. North wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the morning.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 56.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 54.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Tuesday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NW Russell IL
 42.48°N 87.99°W
10:26 am CST Nov 20, 2025
12pm CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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