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December 28, 2025: Rare December Severe Weather Outbreak With Multiple Tornadoes in Central Illinois

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast

25°F

-4°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	N 15 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.85 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint	17°F (-8°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Wind Chill	13°F (-11°C)
Last update	31 Dec 6:51 pm CST

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles NW Russell IL

Tonight
Low: 8 °F
Decreasing
Clouds
New Year's Day
High: 19 °F
Partly Sunny
then Chance
Snow
Thursday Night
Low: 12 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Friday
High: 24 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 14 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday
High: 28 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Saturday Night
Low: 12 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 28 °F
Mostly Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 23 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 8. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

New Year's Day

A 40 percent chance of snow, mainly after 3pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 19. Wind chill values as low as -4. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 24. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 14. Northwest wind around 5 mph.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 12.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 28.