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Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago / Wheeling, Pal-Waukee Airport (KPWK)

Lat: 42.12°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 646ft.

A Few Clouds

71°F

22°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 30.17 in (1021.4 mb)
Dewpoint 64°F (18°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 28 Aug 8:52 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Wauconda IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 79 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 86 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 81. West southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 79. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. South southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Monday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Wauconda IL
 42.27°N 88.15°W
Last Update:
1:21 am CDT Aug 28, 2026
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Aug 28, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 3, 2026
 
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