(6:30AM – Wednesday, July 15th, 2026) Heat Wave Continues Today 🌡️ Hot temperatures and modestly elevated heat indices can be expected today. The hottest temperatures will once again be across Northern Illinois, where afternoon highs will climb into the low to upper 90’s. Elsewhere across Central and Southern Illinois, high…
(6:30AM – Tuesday, July 14th, 2026) Heat Wave Continues Today 🌡️ Hot temperatures will further overspread the state today. The hottest temperatures will once again be across Northern Illinois, where afternoon highs will climb into the low to upper 90’s. Elsewhere across Central and Southern Illinois, high temperatures will range…
(6:30AM – Monday, July 13th, 2026) Heat Wave Begins Today as a Record Upper-Level Ridge Expands into the Region 🔥 Hotter conditions will overspread much of the state today as a record-strength upper-level ridge builds further into the Midwest. The hottest temperatures today will be across Northern Illinois, where afternoon…
(12:00PM – Sunday, July 5th, 2026) Afternoon-Evening Fireworks/Fest/Fair/Party Forecast 🎆 Heading out to a festival, fair, or a rescheduled fireworks display this afternoon and evening? Hosting a rescheduled party at home this afternoon and evening? Here’s what to expect… The weather across Illinois will be much quieter today than it…
(9:30AM – Saturday, July 4th, 2026) 4th of July Weather Forecast 🎆 Mother Nature may decide to put on a fireworks show of her own today… and if you’re hosting a party or heading to a festival, fair, or fireworks display, the weather may leave you scrambling at times! The…
(8:30AM – Saturday, July 4th, 2026) Heat Wave Ends Today 🌡️ The week-long heat wave will come to an end across Illinois after today. While the northern half of the state will enjoy noticeably cooler and less humid conditions, hot and humid conditions will linger for one final day across…
(2:45PM – Friday, July 3rd, 2026) Evening Fireworks/Fest/Fair/Party Forecast 🎆 Heading out to a festival, fair, or fireworks display this evening? Hosting a party at home this evening? Here’s what to expect… The weather will remain very fluid through the rest of today and tonight. An initial round of t’storms…
(9:30AM – Friday, July 3rd, 2026) Heat Wave Continues, But Gradual Wind Down Begins 🌡️ While the peak of the heat wave has passed, hot and humid conditions will continue across much of Illinois today. However, the slow wind-down begins, with portions of Northern Illinois seeing some improvement compared to…
(6:30AM – Thursday, July 2nd, 2026) Heat Wave Peak Lasts One More Day Today 🌡️ The peak of the heat wave will continue across Illinois for one more day today, with hot and humid conditions persisting statewide. As we head into Friday and the holiday weekend, the heat wave will…
(6:30AM – Wednesday, July 1st, 2026) Heat Wave Peak Continues Today 🌡️ The peak of the heat wave will continue across the state today, with hot and humid conditions persisting. High temperatures will climb into the low to mid 90’s statewide, perhaps into the upper 90’s in some locations. Peak…
