Southern Heat Continues; Severe Storms and Heavy Rain

A summer heat wave continues across much of the Southern U.S where widespread excessive heat warnings and heat advisories remain in effect. Scattered thunderstorms, some severe with damaging winds and large hail, will be possible today mainly across Montana, and from the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys into the Carolinas. Excessive rainfall from thunderstorms in these areas may lead to flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12° N Lon: 87.9° W Elev: 646 ft.

A Few Clouds

81°F

27°C

Humidity	65%
Wind Speed	SE 3 mph
Barometer	30.05 in (1017.1 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	7 Jul 10:52 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Northern Cook

Today

Partly sunny. Highs in the lower 80s inland...but only in the mid 70s near the lake. East winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Friday

Cloudy. Chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Friday Night

Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s inland...but only in the lower 70s near the lake. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.

Saturday Night

Clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

Sunday

Sunny. Highs in the lower 80s inland...but only in the upper 70s near the lake.

Sunday Night

Clear in the evening then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Monday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.