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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Partly Cloudy

43°F

6°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1023.6 mb)
Dewpoint 39°F (4°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill39°F (4°C)
Last update 2 Nov 8:51 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Russell IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 35 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.

    High: 59 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.

    Low: 44 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Partly sunny, with a high near 56.

    High: 56 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 53. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain after midnight. Increasing clouds, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West wind around 5 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44. South wind around 5 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 59.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 55.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Russell IL
 42.5°N 87.9°W (Elev. 673 ft)
Last Update:
8:11 am CST Nov 2, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am CST Nov 2, 2025-6pm CST Nov 8, 2025
 
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