* WHAT…Flash flooding caused by excessive rainfall is possible.
* WHERE…Portions of Illinois, including the following areas, Boone, Central Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, Eastern Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lake IL, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Northern Cook, Northern Will, Ogle, Southern Cook, Southern Will and Winnebago and northwest Indiana, including the following areas, Lake IN and Porter.
* WHEN…Until 11 PM CDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Underpasses may be flooded. Roads and streets may be flooded.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS… – Multiple rounds of heavy showers and thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening, with rain rates up to 1 to 3 inches per hour. The most likely areas for flooding include urban areas and locations and received heavy rainfall over the last few days. – http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
At 831 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from near Rogers Park to South Deering to New Lenox, moving east at 50 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS FOR THE SOUTH SIDE OF CHICAGO!
HAZARD…80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles. Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
Locations impacted include… Chicago, Cicero, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, West Town, Chicago Lawn, Englewood, South Shore, Roseland, Lincoln Park, Bridgeport, Chicago Loop, South Lawndale, Lake View, Midway Airport, Austin, Burbank, Lansing, Oak Forest, Harvey, Blue Island, and Dolton.
SVRLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for… Southeastern Lake County in northeastern Illinois… Cook County in northeastern Illinois…
* Until 900 PM CDT.
* At 807 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from Wheeling to near New Lenox, moving east at 45 mph.
HAZARD…70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE…Radar indicated.
IMPACT…Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near… Chicago, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Berwyn, Mount Prospect, Oak Park, Glenview, Elmhurst, and Buffalo Grove around 810 PM CDT. Cicero, Evanston, Skokie, Oak Lawn, Midway Airport, Irving Park, South Lawndale, Burbank, Oak Forest, and Wilmette around 815 PM CDT. West Ridge, West Town, Chicago Lawn, Lake View, Lincoln Park, Blue Island, Homewood, Near West Side, Brighton Park, and New City around 820 PM CDT. Chicago Heights, Roseland, Bridgeport, Englewood, Chicago Loop, Harvey, Dolton, Park Forest, Navy Pier, and Northerly Island around 825 PM CDT. Calumet City, South Shore, Lansing, South Deering, Sauk Village, Lynwood, and Ford Heights around 830 PM CDT.
TORNADO WATCH 313 REMAINS VALID UNTIL 9 PM CDT /10 PM EDT/ THIS EVENING FOR THE FOLLOWING AREAS
IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 7 COUNTIES
IN EAST CENTRAL ILLINOIS
FORD IROQUOIS
IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS
COOK DUPAGE KANKAKEE LAKE IL WILL
IN INDIANA THIS WATCH INCLUDES 5 COUNTIES
IN NORTHWEST INDIANA
BENTON JASPER LAKE IN NEWTON PORTER
THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOLINGBROOK, BOURBONNAIS, BUFFALO GROVE, CAROL STREAM, CHESTERTON, CHICAGO, DEMOTTE, DOWNERS GROVE, EVANSTON, FOWLER, GARY, GIBSON CITY, GILMAN, GURNEE, HAMMOND, JOLIET, KANKAKEE, KENTLAND, LEMONT, LOMBARD, MERRILLVILLE, MOROCCO, MUNDELEIN, NAPERVILLE, OAK LAWN, ORLAND PARK, OXFORD, PARK FOREST, PAXTON, PORTAGE, RENSSELAER, ROSELAWN, SCHAUMBURG, VALPARAISO, WATSEKA, WAUKEGAN, WHEATON, AND WILMINGTON.
TORLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Tornado Warning for… Central and Southern Cook County in northeastern Illinois…
* Until 845 PM CDT.
* At 817 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located along a line extending from La Grange to Palos Hills to Orland Park, moving east at 65 mph.
HAZARD…Tornado.
SOURCE…Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT…Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely.
* These dangerous storms will be near… Chicago, Cicero, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Midway Airport, Austin, South Lawndale, and Roseland around 820 PM CDT. Calumet City, Bridgeport, Chicago Loop, South Shore, Dolton, Northerly Island, Near West Side, Chatham, Hyde Park, and South Holland around 825 PM CDT. Hammond around 830 PM CDT.
OEMC zones…TORNADO WARNING. 5…6…7…8…9…10…11…and 12.
Severe Severe Thunderstorm Warning is in effect until 2:00 AM UTC on June 12, 2026. At 8:37 PM in Chicago, the temperature is 73.4°F with winds from the south at 11 mph. Currently, there are moderate rain showers reported, contributing to a precipitation level of 0.04 in.
Earlier today, temperatures reached a high of 81.5°F and a low of 66.2°F, with gusts up to 22.4 mph. The chance of precipitation today was 86%, resulting in a total of 0.86 in of rainfall. For tonight, expect temperatures to drop to a low of 69.1°F, with persistent overcast skies and continued gusty winds of up to 22.4 mph. The chance of rain tonight stands at 66%.
At present, severe thunderstorms are moving through the region, particularly affecting the South Side of Chicago. These storms are capable of producing hazardous conditions, including gusts reaching 80 mph, which poses significant risks to life and property. A moderate Flood Watch is also active, indicating potential flooding issues in low-lying areas.
In addition, a Severe Tornado Warning is currently in effect, which warrants vigilance as conditions may lead to the development of tornadic activity. Residents are advised to seek shelter and remain indoors as conditions may worsen throughout the night.
Today's Details
7-Day Forecast
| Day | High | Low | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thursday | 82°F | 66°F | Rain showers: slight |
| Friday | 77°F | 59°F | Overcast |
| Saturday | 83°F | 61°F | Drizzle: light |
| Sunday | 71°F | 60°F | Drizzle: light |
| Monday | 75°F | 59°F | Overcast |
| Tuesday | 76°F | 61°F | Drizzle: light |
| Wednesday | 73°F | 63°F | Rain showers: moderate |