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: 246 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

7NM NNW Gary IN

Marine Zone Forecast

Late This Afternoon
West winds 10 to 15 kt becoming northwest. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
West winds 10 to 15 kt becoming northwest late. Slight chance of showers early in the evening, then becoming mostly clear. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Thursday
Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming northeast late. Mostly sunny. Waves 2 to 3 ft.
Thursday Night
Northeast winds 10 to 15 kt diminishing to around 5 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Friday
East winds around 5 kt becoming around 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.



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246 PM CDT Wed Aug 26 2026
 
 

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