Tropical Storm Edouard Along the Gulf Coast; Heat Expands Eastward
Tropical Storm Edouard off the central Gulf Coast will bring tropical storm conditions and heavy rainfall to portions of Upper Texas and southwestern Louisiana coasts Tuesday into Wednesday. Storm Surge Watches and Tropical Storm Warnings are in effect. Hot and humid conditions will continue to expand from the Central Plains into the Ohio Valley and Mid-Atlantic this week. Read More >
| NWS Forecast for: Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ779) Issued by: National Weather Service Chicago, IL Last Update: 303 AM CDT Tue Sep 1 2026 |  |
Today: West winds 5 to 10 kt becoming south 10 to 15 kt. Patchy fog this morning. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Tonight: South winds 10 to 15 kt becoming southwest 5 to 10 kt. Slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Wednesday: Southwest winds 5 to 10 kt becoming south 10 to 15 kt. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Wednesday Night: Southwest winds 10 to 15 kt veering to northwest. Chance of showers. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Thursday: North winds 5 to 10 kt increasing to 10 to 15 kt. Chance of showers. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Thursday Night: Northeast winds 5 to 10 kt becoming east. Chance of showers. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Friday: East winds 10 to 15 kt becoming northeast. Chance of showers and thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 2 ft. Saturday: East winds 10 to 15 kt becoming northeast. Waves 1 to 2 ft. | |
| Zone Forecast: Lake Michigan from Wilmette Harbor to Michigan City in 5NM offshore to Mid Lake (LMZ779) | |
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