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Flooding Risks from Tropical Moisture Across the Southeast and Southwest

Tropical moisture from Isaias and Rachel will impact portions of the Southeast and Southwest this weekend. Flash flooding, strong winds and even a threat for severe thunderstorms and tornadoes are possible. Meanwhile, strong winds and dry fuels are raising fire weather concerns across the central Great Basin and western High Plains. Across the northern Rockies, first winter storm of the season. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Fair

70°F

21°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 10 Oct 5:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles W Russell IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 59 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Columbus Day

    Columbus Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.

    High: 76 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 54 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. South wind 5 to 15 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 75. South wind around 5 mph.
Sunday Night
Increasing clouds, with a low around 59. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Columbus Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76. West wind around 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 54. North wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.
Thursday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 66.
Thursday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles W Russell IL
 42.5°N 87.95°W (Elev. 748 ft)
Last Update:
5:16 pm CDT Oct 10, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Oct 10, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 17, 2026
 
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