Local weather forecast

Weather in Olympia Fields, IL

Updated 2026-08-11 12:30 local time · ZIP codes 60461

Light rain
Now75°F

Light rain

High / Low88° / 73°
Rain chance82%
Wind9 mph
Weather alerts

Active alerts

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Tornado Warning issued August 11 at 10:58AM CDT until August 11 at 11:30AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL

At 1057 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near Crete, or near Steger, 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. This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of southeastern Will and northeastern Kankakee Counties.

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 10:47AM 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.

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.

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 10:27AM 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... Southeastern Kendall County in northeastern Illinois... Will County in northeastern Illinois... Northeastern Grundy County in northeastern Illinois... Northeastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois... * Until 1130 AM CDT. * At 1027 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located near Minooka, 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... Joliet, Channahon, Minooka, Shorewood, and Elwood around 1035 AM CDT. Manhattan around 1040 AM CDT. New Lenox around 1045 AM CDT. Other locations in the path of this tornadic thunderstorm include Mokena, Frankfort, University Park, Monee, Park Forest, Steger and Crete.

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.

Hourly

Next hours

NowLight rain75°49% rain
1 PMHeavy rain at times74°88% rain
2 PMPatchy rain nearby79°46% rain
3 PMCloudy77°24% rain
4 PMPartly Cloudy78°19% rain
5 PMPartly Cloudy78°17% rain
6 PMSunny81°12% rain
7 PMSunny80°12% rain
8 PMClear77°17% rain
9 PMClear76°19% rain
10 PMClear76°17% rain
11 PMClear74°17% rain
Forecast

3-day weather forecast

Today2026-08-11
Sunny
88° 73°Sunny
Rain 82%Gust 11 mph
Tomorrow2026-08-12
Mist
81° 67°Mist
Rain 84%Gust 10 mph
Thursday2026-08-13
Sunny
83° 66°Sunny
Rain 47%Gust 6 mph
Conditions

Weather details

Feels like79°F
Humidity100%
Pressure29.91 inHg
Visibility0 mi
Wind9 mph SSW
Wind gusts19 mph
Precipitation0.01 in
UV index1
Daylight

Sunrise, sunset and moon

Sunrise05:55 AM
Sunset07:56 PM
Moonrise03:54 AM
Moon phaseNew Moon
Practical guide

Weather insights for today

Take an umbrella

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

Light layers should work

It feels like 79°F with winds near 9 mph.

Best window: 7 PM

80°F, 12% rain chance and 3 mph wind.

Use extra caution while driving

Visibility is around 0 mi; gusts may reach 19 mph.

Running conditions are less comfortable

Current temperature is 75°F, wind 9 mph, rain chance up to 88%.

Low UV protection needs

UV index is 1.

Olympia Fields weather today

Light rain and 75°F in Olympia Fields, IL. Today's high is 88°F with a 82% rain chance. Winds are around 9 mph with gusts near 19 mph. Relative humidity is 100%, pressure is 29.91 inHg, and visibility is about 0 miles.

Tonight and tomorrow in Olympia Fields

Sunrise is at 05:55 AM and sunset is at 07:56 PM. Tomorrow's forecast calls for Mist with a high near 81°F and a low near 67°F. The maximum rain chance is 84%.

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