Record Heat for the Intermountain West and Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Weather Threats

Record setting heat is expected over the next several days from the Intermountain West through the northern Plains. Furthermore, fire weather concerns increase with dry and breezy conditions. Meanwhile, heavy rainfall and severe thunderstorm threats for the Ohio/Tennessee Valleys, central Appalachians and Southeast today. The threat shifts to central Gulf Coast and across central Texas this week. Read More >

Last Update: 143 PM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

14NM NNW Evanston IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Late This Afternoon
Northeast winds around 10 kt. Sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
Northeast winds around 10 kt becoming light and variable. Clear. Waves 1 to 2 ft becoming nearly calm.
Monday
Light and variable winds becoming east around 10 kt in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves nearly calm building to around 1 ft.
Monday Night
Southeast winds around 5 kt becoming southwest overnight. Clear. Waves 1 ft or less.
Tuesday
West winds less than 10 kt becoming southeast in the afternoon. Sunny. Waves 1 ft or less.



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143 PM CDT Sun Jul 12 2026
 
 

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