Extreme Heat and Excessive Rainfall This Week

A significant heat wave is underway for the Intermountain West, Northern Plains, and Upper Great Lakes, peaking in intensity through midweek and lingering across parts of the Northern Plains and Midwest until this weekend. In southwest Texas, excessive rainfall may bring a risk for potentially life-threatening flash and arroyo flooding through Thursday. Read More >

Last Update: 252 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

8NM ESE Chicago IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Tonight
South winds around 10 kt becoming west overnight. clear. Waves around 1 ft.
Wednesday
Northwest winds around 10 kt becoming east in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves around 1 ft.
Wednesday Night
Northeast winds around 5 kt becoming north overnight. Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
North winds 5 to 10 kt becoming northeast in the afternoon. Partly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft.



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252 PM CDT Tue Jul 14 2026
 
 

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