Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago/Waukegan Regional Airport (KUGN)

Lat: 42.43° N Lon: 87.86° W Elev: 709 ft.

Partly Cloudy

75°F

24°C

Humidity 46%
Wind Speed NW 8 G 18 mph
Barometer 29.93 in (1012.7 mb)
Dewpoint 53°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 20 Jun 4:51 pm CDT
Detailed forecast for

Lake County

Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming northwest after midnight.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers late in the morning. Showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s inland, but only in the mid 60s near the lake. Temperature falling into the lower 60s in the afternoon. East winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Sunday Night
Cloudy. Showers in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. A slight chance of showers late. Near steady temperature in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then clearing. Highs in the lower 70s inland, but only in the upper 60s near the lake. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s inland, but only in the upper 60s near the lake.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 50s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Wednesday
Showers likely. A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.



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