Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Last Update: 925 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

8NM ESE Chicago IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Tonight
South winds around 5 kt. Mostly clear. Waves around 1 ft.
Sunday
South winds 10 to 15 kt increasing to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the morning. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 3 ft. higher winds and waves in and near thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
South winds 10 to 15 kt becoming southwest overnight. Showers and thunderstorms likely. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Monday
Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers and thunderstorms likely in the afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft.



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925 PM CDT Sat Aug 8 2026
 
 

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