Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Current conditions at

Lansing Municipal Airport (KIGQ)

Lat: 41.54° N Lon: 87.53° W Elev: 607 ft.

Fair

82°F

28°C

Humidity 51%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.21 in
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index83°F (28°C)
Last update 12 Jul 10:55 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Cook

Today
Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northeast winds around 5 mph in the evening, becoming light and variable.
Monday
Sunny. Highs in the upper 80s. Northwest winds around 5 mph, becoming northeast in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Clear. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Heat index values up to 104.
Tuesday Night
Clear. Lows in the mid 70s.
Wednesday
Sunny, hot with highs in the lower 90s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 90s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.



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226 AM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026
 
 

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