Areas of Dangerous Heat and Severe Thunderstorms

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Friday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week before returning over much of the Plains into next week. Scattered strong to severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the Northeast U.S. on Thursday. Damaging wind, hail, and a tornado or two are possible. Read More >

Last Update: 915 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

8NM ESE Chicago IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Tonight
Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt. Mostly clear. waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
Northwest winds around 10 kt becoming northeast in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday Night
Northeast winds around 10 kt becoming east. Mostly clear. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Friday
East winds around 5 kt becoming southeast. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.



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915 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
 
 

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