Atmospheric River in the West; Strong Winds in the Northeast

A strong atmospheric river will continue moderate to heavy rainfall with possible flooding, gusty to high winds, and mountain snows for parts of the Northwest U.S. today into Thursday. Additional impacts are likely into Friday with a cold front. A fast-moving storm system will cross the Northeast U.S. today into Thursday with gusty to high winds and areas of rain and high elevation snow showers. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Last Update: 250 PM CST Wed Nov 5 2025

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Chicago, IL Local Forecast Office

6NM SE Evanston IL

Marine Zone Forecast

Late This Afternoon

Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt. Sunny. Waves 3 to 6 ft.

Tonight

Northwest winds 20 to 25 kt gradually diminishing to 10 to 15 kt. Mostly clear. Waves 3 to 5 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft.

Thursday

South winds around 10 kt increasing to 15 to 20 kt. mostly sunny in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Waves 1 to 2 ft building to 2 to 4 ft.

Thursday Night

South winds to 30 kt becoming southwest 20 to 25 kt late. Slight chance of showers late in the evening, then showers and slight chance of thunderstorms overnight. Waves 3 to 6 ft.

Friday

Southwest winds 15 to 20 kt becoming west. Chance of showers in the morning. Waves 2 to 4 ft subsiding to 1 to 3 ft.