Local weather forecast

Weather in Essex, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 12:45 local time · ZIP codes 60935

Patchy light rain with thunder
Now68°F

Patchy light rain with thunder

High / Low90° / 75°
Rain chance80%
Wind10 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:37AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1036 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Elwood, or near Wilmington, moving east at 60 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... Wilmington and Elwood around 1040 AM CDT. Manhattan around 1045 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Peotone, Monee 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.

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 10:36AM CDT until August 11 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Cook County in northeastern Illinois... DuPage County in northeastern Illinois... Northeastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois... Will County in northeastern Illinois... * WHEN...Until 130 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 1035 AM CDT, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated a line of intense thunderstorms with rainfall rates of 2 to 3 inches per hour moving through the area. Localized flooding of roadways and poor drainage areas will occur shortly after the onset of rainfall. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Elgin, Cicero, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Mount Prospect, Wheaton and Hoffman Estates. - 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.

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

NowPatchy light rain with thunder68°21% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby79°32% rain
3 PMPatchy rain nearby82°22% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby82°39% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby82°33% rain
6 PMSunny81°10% rain
7 PMPatchy rain nearby79°30% rain
8 PMClear77°13% rain
9 PMClear76°19% rain
10 PMClear75°15% rain
11 PMClear75°21% rain
12 AMFog69°42% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
90° 75°Sunny
Rain 80%Gust 17 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
80° 68°Sunny
Rain 86%Gust 14 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
82° 66°Mist
Rain 81%Gust 7 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like68°F
Humidity100%
Pressure29.95 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind10 mph SSW
Wind gusts17 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index2
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise05:58 AM
Sunset07:57 PM
Moonrise03:57 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

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

Light layers should work

It feels like 68°F with winds near 10 mph.

Best window: 6 PM

81°F, 10% rain chance and 7 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 17 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 68°F, wind 10 mph, rain chance up to 85%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 2.

Essex weather today

Patchy light rain with thunder and 68°F in Essex, IL. Today's high is 90°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 10 mph with gusts near 17 mph. Relative humidity is 100%, pressure is 29.95 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Essex

Sunrise is at 05:58 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 86%.

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