Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

78°F

26°C

Humidity 82%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.7 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index80°F (27°C)
Last update 10 Aug 5:52 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Holiday Hills IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 87 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm.  Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    Low: 66 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  High near 80. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 80. East southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming north northwest around 5 mph in the afternoon.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Saturday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Holiday Hills IL
 42.29°N 88.2°W
4:46 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
5pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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