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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Mostly Cloudy

35°F

2°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed NE 17 G 28 mph
Barometer 30.15 in (1021.9 mb)
Dewpoint 31°F (-1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill25°F (-4°C)
Last update 1 Apr 4:49 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Russell IL

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 36. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 36 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. East wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 66 °F

    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 45 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Low: 43 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 60 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 15 mph.

    Low: 32 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.

    High: 47 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers between 9am and 10am. Cloudy, with a high near 40. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 36. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. High near 66. East wind around 15 mph becoming south in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 45. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 60. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon.
Friday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 43. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 60. West wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West wind around 15 mph.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 47.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Monday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 51. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 44.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Russell IL
 42.5°N 87.9°W (Elev. 673 ft)
Last Update:
3:57 am CDT Apr 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Apr 1, 2026-6pm CDT Apr 7, 2026
 
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