Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

Light Rain Fog/Mist

72°F

22°C

Humidity 100%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 29.94 in (1013.4 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 2.00 mi
Last update 9 Jun 7:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Forest Lake IL

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 92 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 71 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm.  High near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 89 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northwest wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 98. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. High near 89. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 78.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 62.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Forest Lake IL
 42.2°N 88.06°W
2:46 am CDT Jun 9, 2026
8am CDT Jun 9, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 15, 2026
 
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