Local weather forecast

Weather in Kankakee, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 11:00 local time · ZIP codes 60901

Cloudy
Now81°F

Cloudy

High / Low90° / 69°
Rain chance80%
Wind14 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 6:02AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana... Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana... Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana... Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 600 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Flooding impacts will continue. This mornings thunderstorms will exit the advisory area by 7 AM, but additional rain is expected later today which may redevelop flooding issues. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Merrillville, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Cedar Lake, Lowell, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Winfield, Roselawn and Kouts. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 4:56AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana... Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana... Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana... Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana... * WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT. * IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 456 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Merrillville, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Cedar Lake, Lowell, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Winfield, Roselawn and Kouts. - 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. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.

Hourly

Next hours

NowCloudy81°12% rain
12 PMSunny90°10% rain
1 PMHeavy rain at times69°88% rain
2 PMModerate rain at times74°54% rain
3 PMSunny77°13% rain
4 PMPatchy rain nearby79°84% rain
5 PMPatchy rain nearby81°25% rain
6 PMSunny80°10% rain
7 PMSunny80°13% rain
8 PMClear75°13% rain
9 PMMist75°16% rain
10 PMClear74°20% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
90° 69°Sunny
Rain 80%Gust 14 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Sunny
79° 67°Sunny
Rain 86%Gust 18 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Mist
83° 65°Mist
Rain 80%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like87°F
Humidity89%
Pressure29.92 inHg
Visibility10 mi
Wind14 mph N
Wind gusts26 mph
Precipitation0.00 in
UV index3
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

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

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

Rain chance reaches about 88% over the next 12 hours.

Choose light, breathable clothing

It feels like 87°F with winds near 14 mph.

Best window: 8 PM

75°F, 13% rain chance and 5 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 10 mi; gusts may reach 26 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 81°F, wind 14 mph, rain chance up to 88%.

Moderate UV protection recommended

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

Kankakee weather today

Cloudy and 81°F in Kankakee, IL. Today's high is 90°F with a 80% rain chance. Winds are around 14 mph with gusts near 26 mph. Relative humidity is 89%, pressure is 29.92 inHg, and visibility is about 10 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Kankakee

Sunrise is at 05:57 AM and sunset is at 07:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Sunny with a high near 79°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 86%.

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