Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall in the Central U.S.; Heat Building in the Western U.S.

A cold front pressing east across the central U.S. will be the focus for areas of strong to severe thunderstorms and excessive rainfall through this weekend. Strong to severe thunderstorms my bring damaging winds, hail, and a few tornadoes while excessive rainfall may lead to areas of flooding. Heat will build across the western U.S. with heat-related watches, warnings, and advisories issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Grand Marais/Cook County Airport (KCKC)

Lat: 47.84° N Lon: 90.39° W Elev: 1784 ft.

Partly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.86 in
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 7.00 mi
Last update 13 Jul 10:35 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Southern Cook/North Shore

Rest Of Today
Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Tonight
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Areas of smoke after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the evening. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Monday
Mostly sunny. Areas of smoke. Highs in the lower 80s. West winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Monday Night
Mostly cloudy. Areas of smoke in the evening. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. Southeast winds around 5 mph. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Tuesday
Showers likely with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Humid with highs in the mid 70s. Southeast winds around 5 mph, becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. A chance of thunderstorms, mainly in the evening. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 70 percent.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms. Highs in the mid 60s. Chance of rain 50 percent.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A 40 percent chance of showers. Lows in the upper 40s.
Thursday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s.
Friday
Mostly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then mostly cloudy with a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Chance of rain 30 percent.
Saturday
Partly sunny with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 70. Chance of rain 20 percent.



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