Dangerous Heat and Heavy Rainfall into the Weekend

Hot temperatures and high humidity are forecast to continue across the mid-Mississippi Valley into this weekend. Heat Advisories remain in effect. Heavy to excessive rainfall occurring at times through the weekend could bring areas of flooding to parts of the northern Rockies, upper Midwest, central Great Lakes, and southern New England. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 306 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

8NM NE Gary IN

Marine Zone Forecast

Tonight
East winds 10 to 20 kt becoming southeast. Slight chance of showers in the evening, then chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Saturday
Southeast winds 15 to 20 kt becoming south 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Showers with thunderstorms likely. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Saturday Night
Southeast winds 10 to 15 kt becoming north overnight. Showers and thunderstorms likely in the evening, then showers and a chance of thunderstorms overnight. Waves 1 to 3 ft.
Sunday
Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt increasing to 30 kt. Showers likely and slight chance of thunderstorms. Waves 4 to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft building to 6 to 9 ft occasionally to 12 ft. A small craft advisory will likely be needed.



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306 PM CDT Fri Sep 18 2026
 
 

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