Areas of Dangerous Heat and Severe Thunderstorms

Dangerous heat will build across the Southwest U.S. through the end of the week with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Heat across the southern Plains will briefly ease to near-normal by late week before returning over much of the Plains into next week. Severe thunderstorms are expected across parts of the central and southern High Plains, central Great Lakes, and Ozarks Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 950 PM CDT Tue Aug 25 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

6NM SE Evanston IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Rest Of Tonight
South winds 10 to 15 kt. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Wednesday
Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Wednesday Night
Northwest winds 10 to 15 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 1 to 2 ft.
Thursday
Northwest winds around 10 kt becoming northeast in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Waves 1 to 2 ft.



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950 PM CDT Tue Aug 25 2026
 
 

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