Increasing clouds tonight will help keep temperatures a few degrees cooler on Wednesday especially near the lake. Clear skies and mid to upper 80 temperatures will return Thursday through the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

The warm, quiet weather will remain at least through the end of the week. Most areas away from the lake will continue seeing 80s with 90s even possible for some closer to the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

We’re monitoring for fog development through the overnight in parts of the area, particularly in far northern & northwest Chicago suburbs, shaded dark gray on the inset map. Highest chances there (Lake IL & McHenry) for dense fog to impact travel into Tue AM commute. #ILwx #INwx

Aside from some patchy fog tonight in far northeast IL, our period of unseasonably warm and uneventful weather will continue. #ILwx #INwx

A quiet week of weather is in on the docket with unseasonably mild temperatures, lots of sunshine, and no rain at least into the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

Unseasonably warm and dry weather continues this week with plenty of sunshine. The next opportunity for meaningful rainfall may very well hold off until the 2nd week of October. #ILwx #INwx

The warm and summer-like pattern will continue unabated into early October with well above-average highs and plenty of sunshine. The next opportunity for meaningful rainfall may very well hold off until the 2nd week of October. #ILwx #INwx

Summer-like warmth with no precipitation is expected to continue into next week. The coolest conditions during the daytime each day will be found near Lake Michigan. #ILwx #INwx

Late September or Late August? Temperatures will remain mild through early next week accompanied by plenty of sunshine. No widespread or meaningful rain is in our forecast through at least the middle of next week. #ILwx #INwx

The warm and dry weather pattern will continue through the weekend and into next week. The coolest high temps Sun-Tue will be found in areas closer to Lake Michigan, while areas well inland from the lake will see temps climb solidly into the 80s during the daytime. #ILwx #INwx

The dry and warm pattern will continue through the weekend and into next week, with no meaningful rainfall in sight. #ILwx #INwx

Skies will clear tonight, with some patchy fog possible especially in northwest IN late. Dry and warmer weather is then expected through the weekend and into early next week. #ilwx #inwx

A few lake effect showers will be possible today. Lingering breezy north winds on the lake will lead to a moderate to high risk for rip currents at area beaches. Dry and warmer conditions are expected this weekend. #ILwx #INwx

Breezy north winds will lead to continued high waves and dangerous currents at Lake Michigan beaches through Thursday AM. A few lake-effect rain showers may develop near the lake tonight into Thursday AM. The weather then turns dry and warmer heading into the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

A high threat for rip currents will continue through Thursday morning at area beaches. A transition to drier and warmer conditions will occur through the end of the week into the upcoming weekend. #ILwx #INwx

Scattered showers with some thunderstorms will affect areas generally south of the Chicago metro and through northwest Indiana this afternoon. Some of the storms could be strong enough to produce gusty winds and small hail. #ILwx #INwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Kentland IN, Sheldon IL and Brook IN until 1:00 PM CDT

Fog in Central Illinois and Indiana is moving northward. Areas of dense fog can be expected mainly in Benton County. However, patchy fog may extend northward to the Kankakee River Valley. The fog will dissipate by the mid morning. #ILwx #INwx

A few additional chances of showers and some storms continues today through Wednesday, but not everyone will see precipitation. Quieter weather conditions are expected to end the week and into the upcoming weekend. #ILwx #INwx

There will continue to be periodic chances of showers and some storms for the next few days, but many dry hours are expected too. Quieter weather conditions are expected for the upcoming weekend. #ILwx #INwx

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Pockets of fog will locally reduce visibilities under one half mile early this morning west of the Fox Valley. If you are traveling, be prepared for rapid changes in visibility over short distances, and use low-beam headlights. The fog will dissipate by the mid morning. #ILwx

An unsettled weather pattern will result in periodic chances of showers and thunderstorms through midweek. However, it won’t be a complete wash out as most hours will remain dry. #ILwx #INwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Portage IN, Merrillville IN and Valparaiso IN until 7:00 PM CDT

Earlier this afternoon, our radar suggested that storms were capable of producing tree damage within the yellow contoured areas. Do you or someone you know live in these areas? If so, did you experience wind damage? Please let us know with a comment (and location) below! Thanks!

A special weather statement has been issued for Crown Point IN, Saint John IN and Cedar Lake IN until 6:15 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Tinley Park IL, Chicago Heights IL and Oak Forest IL until 5:00 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Orland Park IL, Tinley Park IL and Homer Glen IL until 4:45 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Joliet IL, New Lenox IL and Manhattan IL until 4:30 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Elwood IL until 4:15 PM CDT

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Mundelein IL, Round Lake Beach IL, McHenry IL hasta las 4:30 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Mundelein IL, Round Lake Beach IL and McHenry IL until 4:30 PM CDT

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Channahon IL, Minooka IL, Carbon Hill IL hasta las 4:15 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Channahon IL, Minooka IL and Carbon Hill IL until 4:15 PM CDT

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Chicago Heights IL, Park Forest IL, Homewood IL hasta las 4:00 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Chicago Heights IL, Park Forest IL and Homewood IL until 4:00 PM CDT

Aviso de Tormenta Severa incluye Chicago Heights IL, Park Forest IL, Homewood IL hasta las 4:00 PM CDT

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Chicago Heights IL, Park Forest IL and Homewood IL until 4:00 PM CDT

Expect isolated to scattered thunderstorms to continue into through this evening. The main threat with these storms will be cloud to ground lightning and heavy downpours, although some gusty winds will be possible as well. Head indoors if a storm is headed your way! #ilwx #inwx

Periodic showers with occasional chances for thunderstorms will continue through mid-week. However, plenty of dry time is still expected in between the various rounds of showers and storms. #ILwx #INwx

An unsettled weather pattern will result in periodic chances of showers and thunderstorms through midweek. However, it won’t be a complete wash out as there will be many hours that will be dry. #ILwx #INwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Antioch IL, Fox Lake IL and Fox Lake Hills IL until 5:45 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Crystal Lake IL, Algonquin IL and Lake in the Hills IL until 5:15 PM CDT

A special weather statement has been issued for Oswego IL, Yorkville IL and Boulder Hill IL until 4:45 PM CDT

Waves of scattered storms will continue to develop and move through our general region this afternoon and evening. Additional storms may develop overnight, as well. Move indoors if you hear thunder! #ILwx #INwx

A special weather statement has been issued for Seneca IL until 3:45 PM CDT

An unsettled weather pattern will result in periodic chances of showers and thunderstorms through Wednesday. While there will be many, many dry hours in coming days, there will likely be some bouts of rain at times too. #ilwx #inwx

Expect scattered thunderstorms to fill in over much of northern Illinois during the afternoon. Some storms will be capable of producing strong winds and torrential rainfall which could lead to localized flooding. Additional storms can be expected into the evening. #ILwx #INwx

Scattered thunderstorms are forecast to develop this afternoon and evening, with the highest coverage expected east of a roughly DeKalb-to-Pontiac line. Some storms may produce locally strong winds and hail. Be prepared to head indoors if a storm approaches your area. #ILwx #INwx