Local weather forecast

Weather in Dolton, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 12:00 local time · ZIP codes 60419

Patchy light rain
Now80°F

Patchy light rain

High / Low87° / 74°
Rain chance82%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 11:01AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1100 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind gusts in excess of 100 mph was located near St. John, or near Crown Point, moving east at 70 mph. HAZARD...Tornadoes and 100 mph wind gusts. One tornado is likely moving through Lansing. Another is likely moving through St. John. 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... Merrillville, Hobart, Crown Point, Lakes of the Four Seasons, and Winfield around 1105 AM CDT.

Safety instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:55AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1055 AM CDT, a confirmed tornado was located over Homewood, moving east at 70 mph. An additional tornado may be developing over University Park, moving east at 70 mph. HAZARD...Damaging tornado. SOURCE...Radar confirmed tornado. 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. This tornado will be near... Schererville, Highland, Munster, Griffith, Dyer, and St. John around 1100 AM CDT. Merrillville and Crown Point around 1105 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Hobart, Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Safety instructions

To repeat, a tornado is on the ground. TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:45AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

TORLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Tornado Warning for... Lake County in northwestern Indiana... * Until 1130 AM CDT. * At 1045 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located over Frankfort Square, or over Frankfort, moving east at 55 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... Munster and Dyer around 1055 AM CDT. Schererville, Highland, Griffith, and St. John around 1100 AM CDT. Merrillville and Crown Point around 1105 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Hobart, Winfield and Lakes of the Four Seasons.

Safety instructions

TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Special Marine Warning issued August 11 at 10:42AM CDT until August 11 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

For the following areas... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor... Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... At 1041 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing waterspouts were located along a line extending from 9 nm northeast of Elgin to 9 nm southwest of Midway Airport to 7 nm southeast of Joliet, moving east at 50 knots. HAZARD...Waterspouts and wind gusts in excess of 65 knots. SOURCE...Radar indicated. IMPACT...Waterspouts can easily overturn boats and create locally hazardous seas. Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. In addition, rapid large fluctuations in water levels are possible as and after these storms pass. severe thunderstorms will be near... Montrose Harbor, Wilmette Harbor, Monroe Harbor, 31st Street Harbor, Calumet Harbor, Harrison-Dever Crib, Burnham Harbor, Belmont Harbor, Jackson Park Harbor, and Diversy Harbor around 1100 AM CDT. Indiana Harbor around 1105 AM CDT. Burns Harbor and Marina Shores at Dune Harbor around 1120 AM CDT. Michigan City around 1130 AM CDT.

Special Marine Warning issued August 11 at 10:09AM CDT until August 11 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

SMWLOT The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a * Special Marine Warning for... Nearshore Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Calumet Harbor... Nearshore Waters from Calumet Harbor to Michigan City... Open Waters from Winthrop Harbor to Michigan City out to Mid Lake... * Until 1215 PM CDT. * At 1009 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line extending from 11 nm southwest of McHenry to 12 nm southwest of Aurora, moving east at 40 knots. HAZARD...Wind gusts in excess of 50 knots. SOURCE...Radar. IMPACT...Boats could suffer significant structural damage in high winds. Small craft could capsize in suddenly higher waves. * Severe thunderstorms will be near... Montrose Harbor, Wilmette Harbor, Belmont Harbor, and Diversy Harbor around 1100 AM CDT. Monroe Harbor, 31st Street Harbor, Harrison-Dever Crib, Burnham Harbor, Jackson Park Harbor, 59th Street Marina, and DuSable Harbor around 1105 AM CDT. Calumet Harbor and Hammond Marina around 1110 AM CDT. Indiana Harbor around 1115 AM CDT. Marina Shores at Dune Harbor around 1130 AM CDT. Burns Harbor around 1135 AM CDT. Michigan City around 1150 AM CDT.

Hourly

Next hours

NowPatchy light rain80°64% rain
1 PMHeavy rain at times75°85% rain
2 PMModerate rain at times76°62% rain
3 PMMist76°33% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy76°22% rain
5 PMSunny81°14% rain
6 PMSunny81°12% rain
7 PMSunny80°12% rain
8 PMClear77°14% rain
9 PMMist76°20% rain
10 PMClear76°19% rain
11 PMClear75°18% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
87° 74°Sunny
Rain 82%Gust 10 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Mist
80° 68°Mist
Rain 83%Gust 7 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
81° 67°Sunny
Rain 36%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like87°F
Humidity91%
Pressure29.90 inHg
Visibility6 mi
Wind9 mph SW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.04 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise05:55 AM
Sunset07:56 PM
Moonrise03:53 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 85% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 87°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

77°F, 14% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 6 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 80°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 85%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Dolton weather today

Patchy light rain and 80°F in Dolton, IL. Today's high is 87°F with a 82% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 91%, pressure is 29.90 inHg, and visibility is about 6 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Dolton

Sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 07:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 80°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 83%.

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