Beyond the Warning Presentation in Oglesby on 3/10/2026 POSTPONED

Due to the potential for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, March 10th, the Beyond the Warning seminar in Oglesby, IL has been POSTPONED. We intend to reschedule this session later this spring. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Greater Kankakee Airport (KIKK)

Lat: 41.07° N Lon: 87.85° W Elev: 617 ft.

Fair

60°F

16°C

Humidity	94%
Wind Speed	SW 14 mph
Barometer	29.80 in
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	10 Mar 2:55 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Detailed forecast for

Newton County

Today

Mostly cloudy. Patchy fog early in the morning. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph, increasing to south 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Tonight

Showers with thunderstorms likely. Some thunderstorms may be severe. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Wednesday

A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Showers until late afternoon, then a chance of showers late. Breezy with highs in the mid 50s. Temperature falling into the lower 40s in the afternoon. West winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, increasing to northwest 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 35 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly cloudy in the evening, then clearing. Blustery with lows in the upper 20s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph, diminishing to 5 to 10 mph after midnight.

Thursday

Sunny in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Windy with lows around 40. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy and windy. Highs in the lower 50s.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows around 30.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 50s.

Saturday Night

Cloudy. A chance of rain after midnight. Lows around 40. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.