Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Last Update: 914 AM CDT Tue Jun 23 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

6NM SE Evanston IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Today
North winds 10 to 20 kt becoming northeast 10 to 15 kt. Mostly sunny late in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft.
Tonight
East winds around 10 kt becoming south late. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Wednesday
South winds 10 to 15 kt. Slight chance of showers in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Wednesday Night
Southwest winds around 10 kt. Showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Waves 1 to 2 ft.



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914 AM CDT Tue Jun 23 2026
 
 

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