Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 348 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

8NM ESE Chicago IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Today
Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming east in the afternoon. Partly cloudy in the morning then clearing. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
Southeast winds around 5 kt becoming south around 10 kt overnight. Mostly clear. Waves around 1 ft.
Sunday
South winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 15 to 20 kt. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday Night
South winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southwest 10 to 15 kt. Showers and a chance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 ft.



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348 AM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
 
 

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