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 >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43°NLon: 87.86°WElev: 709ft.

Overcast

41°F

5°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 7 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill36°F (2°C)
Last update 1 Nov 6:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

McHenry IL

  • Today

    Today: Isolated showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain after 10am.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 48 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of rain before 10pm, then scattered showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Chance Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance Rain

  • Monday

    Monday: Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 58 °F

    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 35.

    Low: 35 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Isolated showers between 7am and 10am, then a chance of rain after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. West northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tonight
A chance of rain before 10pm, then scattered showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. North northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53. Light and variable wind becoming south southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 39. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 58. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 35.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 60.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 33.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 56.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 44.
Friday
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
McHenry IL
 42.34°N 88.26°W
6:41 am CDT Nov 1, 2025
6am CDT Nov 1, 2025-6pm CST Nov 7, 2025
 
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