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July 8, 2025: Localized Flash Flood Event in Chicago

Current conditions at

Lafayette, Purdue University Airport (KLAF)

Lat: 40.41° N Lon: 86.95° W Elev: 604 ft.

Overcast

75°F

24°C

Humidity	76%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.10 in (1018.8 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	9.00 mi
Last update	14 Jul 10:54 am EDT

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Detailed forecast for

Benton County

Rest Of Today

Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. Light and variable winds.

Tonight

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Light and variable winds.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny through mid morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Very warm and more humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Tuesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows around 70. South winds around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Wednesday

Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Very warm and humid with highs in the upper 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Friday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 80s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Friday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Saturday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

Sunday

Partly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.