Heat Across the Center of the Nation; Severe Thunderstorms Across the Great Lakes and Ohio Valley

Heat expands across the Desert Southwest, Plains, Mississippi Valley and Midwest into Monday. Fire weather concerns continue for portions of the Intermountain West. Active monsoonal moisture fuels thunderstorms over the Southwest with possible flash flooding. Tropical cyclone Fausto in the Pacific, should weaken as it approaches Hawaii; Dangerous surf, swells and rip currents are expected. Read More >

Last Update: 355 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

14NM NNW Evanston IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Today
Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 15 to 25 kt this afternoon. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 ft building to 2 to 4 ft.
Tonight
Southwest winds 15 to 25 kt shifting to north after midnight. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening. waves 1 to 3 ft building to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.
Tuesday
North winds 15 to 25 kt increasing to 30 kt. Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft.
Tuesday Night
North winds 15 to 25 kt diminishing to 10 to 20 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 5 to 8 ft occasionally to 10 ft subsiding to 4 to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft.



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355 AM CDT Mon Jul 27 2026
 
 

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