Storm Systems to Impact the Central and Eastern U.S. Through the Weekend

Two storm systems will track through the central and eastern U.S. today through this weekend with areas of gusty winds, rain and heavy snow. Severe thunderstorms and heavy to excessive rainfall is forecast today from the Lower Mississippi River Valley to the Tennessee Valley. Damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and areas of flooding are possible. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 900 AM CST Fri Jan 9 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

6NM SE Evanston IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Today
Northwest winds to 30 kt diminishing to 10 to 15 kt late in the afternoon. Scattered showers or patchy drizzle until noon. Waves 3 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft subsiding to 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
Northeast winds 5 to 10 kt becoming southeast overnight. Slight chance of rain overnight. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Saturday
Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming west and increasing to 30 kt in the afternoon. Snow likely and slight chance of rain in the morning, then chance of snow and rain in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft building to 2 to 4 ft.
Saturday Night
West winds to 30 kt. Chance of snow. Waves 2 to 4 ft building to 3 to 5 ft.



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900 AM CST Fri Jan 9 2026
 
 

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