Local weather forecast

Weather in Elwood, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 13:30 local time · ZIP codes 60421

Partly cloudy
Now72°F

Partly cloudy

High / Low84° / 73°
Rain chance81%
Wind2 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:43AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1043 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Manhattan, or 8 miles northeast of Wilmington, 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... Peotone and Monee around 1050 AM CDT. University Park around 1055 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Crete and Beecher.

Safety instructions

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! 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.

Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 9:59AM CDT until August 11 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois... Kane County in northeastern Illinois... Kendall County in northeastern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 200 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 959 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated a line of intense thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour moving into the area. Localized flooding of roadways and poor drainage areas will occur slightly after the onset of rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Aurora, Elgin, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Oswego, Algonquin, Batavia, Huntley, Geneva, Yorkville, Morris, Channahon, Campton Hills, Minooka and Plano. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 11:11AM CDT until August 11 at 11:15AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

The storms which prompted the warning have moved out of the area. Therefore, the warning will be allowed to expire. However, gusty winds and heavy rain are still possible with these thunderstorms. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch remains in effect until 200 PM CDT for northeastern Illinois...and northwestern Indiana.

Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:47AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1047 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Monee, or near Peotone, 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... Peotone, University Park, Monee, and Beecher around 1050 AM CDT.

Safety instructions

Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the tornado. TAKE COVER NOW! 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.

Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 11:06AM CDT until August 11 at 2:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northeastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois... Southwestern Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana... Northern Newton County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 200 PM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. Roads and streets may be flooded. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1105 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 1 to 2 inches per hour moving through the area. Localized flooding of roadways and poor drainage areas will occur shortly. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Kankakee, Bourbonnais, Bradley, Manteno, Momence, Lake Village, Roselawn, Limestone, Grant Park, Aroma Park, Hopkins Park, Shelby, Sun River Terrace, Schneider, Sumava Resorts and Thayer. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Safety instructions

A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.

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Next hours

NowPartly cloudy72°88% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby77°33% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby83°25% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby84°35% rain
5 PMSunny84°9% rain
6 PMSunny82°9% rain
7 PMSunny80°10% rain
8 PMClear78°16% rain
9 PMClear77°13% rain
10 PMClear76°14% rain
11 PMClear75°19% rain
12 AMFog69°42% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
84° 73°Sunny
Rain 81%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
80° 68°Sunny
Rain 85%Gust 16 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
81° 65°Sunny
Rain 71%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like76°F
Humidity100%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind2 mph SW
Wind gusts3 mph
Precipitation0.48 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise05:57 AM
Sunset07:57 PM
Moonrise03:56 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 42% over the next 12 hours.

Light layers should work

It feels like 76°F with winds near 2 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

82°F, 9% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 13 mph.

Run with a few weather adjustments

Current temperature is 72°F, wind 2 mph, rain chance up to 42%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

UV index is 3. Sunscreen and sunglasses are sensible for longer outdoor time.

Elwood weather today

Partly cloudy and 72°F in Elwood, IL. Today's high is 84°F with a 81% rain chance. Winds are around 2 mph with gusts near 3 mph. Relative humidity is 100%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Elwood

Sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 07:57 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 80°F and a low near 68°F. The maximum rain chance is 85%.

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