JA Weather

05/08/2026

There is a MARGINAL risk in place for Kankakee-Joliet and west. Risk of severe weather is very isolated, and I am not concerned about it. Besides the severe threat, off and on showers and storms are expected for tomorrow, renewing the flash flood threat. But I think the greatest flooding threat will remain west of us. Model guidance doesn't show much for the area. It will be nothing like how wet Saturday was.

03/08/2026

THIS WEEK: It’s not going to be a bad week at all. Temperatures will be in the high 70s to low 80s. We do have another chance for heavy rain Wednesday into Thursday that we will need to keep an eye on.

I give this week a 8/10.

02/08/2026

A Flood Warning continues for Thorn Creek at Thornton. Current water levels show Thorn Creek is at 13.33 feet and minor flooding is occurring. Levels will start to gradually decrease throughout the day today and tomorrow and is forecasted to dip back into the "Action" threshold tomorrow afternoon.

02/08/2026

Here is a recap of the recent rainfall we saw Friday into Saturday. Much of our region picked up 2-3" but there were totals of 4-6" south and southwest of Chicago.

01/08/2026

It’s rainy and cloudy, temperature is 68 degrees with a high of 73. I love this weather. Perfect way to start out August.

01/08/2026

Check this out. A tornado in Hazel Crest from Monday struck the same house TWICE.

DOUBLE TORNADO IMPACT IN THE SAME DAY! Check out the cray path this tornado in took back on the 27th. The tornado did a loop, and impacted the same two homes TWICE on 169th & Anthony avenues!

31/07/2026

Rain will impact the area this afternoon into the evening hours. The rain will be light to moderate and will likely impact any plans for Kankakee County fairgoers. Current HRRR shows a break early-mid evening before picking up again in the overnight.

30/07/2026

The National Weather Service Chicago has an updated list from Monday. 7 tornadoes have been confirmed in the area, along with multiple areas of straight line winds of up to 100mph.

Tornadoes
- Glen Ellyn (EF-0)
- Wheaton (EF-0)
- Downers Grove (EF0)
- Romeoville (EF0)
- Orland Park (EF0)
- Hazel Crest (EF1)
- Lansing (EF1)

Straight Line Winds
- Carol Stream, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Woodridge (70-80mph)
- Tinley Park, Markham, and Homewood (70-80mph)
- Frankfort, Crete, Steger, and Beecher (80-100mph)
- Waukegon (80-90mph)

30/07/2026

Water quality testing from Indiana Dunes National Park indicates E. coil levels at select beaches exceed water quality standards for swimming. If you or anyone you know plans to go to any of the beaches listed, please try to seek to go elsewhere.

🌊⚠️Safety first! Lake Michigan's waters pose serious dangers to visitors at Indiana Dunes National Park. Watch this video from Illinois-Indiana Sea Grant about what to know before heading to the beach. Visit https://youtu.be/8LY0WAC0dbM?si=hlmPWjzQUwVMfKx3

Never underestimate the power of Lake Michigan. Stay informed and protect yourself and your loved ones with these important reminders:

1️⃣ Know before you go. Is it safe to swim today? Check current weather and beach conditions.

2️⃣ Beware of rip currents. A rip current is a water current that can occur near beaches with breaking waves. This strong, localized, and narrow current of water moves away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves like a river running out to deeper waters. Caught in a rip current? Flip, Float, and Follow. Flip onto your back. Float and Follow along with the water (even if it takes you a bit further into the lake,) then swim to the side out of the rip current and back to the shore on waves coming back towards the beach.

3️⃣ Beware of other currents. Longshore currents can carry swimmers far down the beach. Structural currents near objects like piers or jetties create dangerous conditions known as the "washing machine effect," where chaotic currents make it difficult to remain above the water.

4️⃣ Be a water watcher - always watch your children when they are on the beach or in the water. Keep young children within arm's reach.

5️⃣ Swim with a life jacket.

Know before you go! Check current beach conditions here: https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/beachconditions.htm

For more information on how to visit the beach safely this summer, visit our Beach Safety page: https://www.nps.gov/indu/planyourvisit/beach-safety.htm

Image: NPS Photo of dark grey waves on Lake Michigan with white caps crashing on the nearshore. Superimposed on the bottom right is a yellow triangular warning graphic showing an individual struggling in high waves.

29/07/2026

From the National Weather Service Chicago regarding tornado results from yesterday (July 27):
- Hazel Crest: EF-1 damage was found
- Western/Northwestern Orland Park: EF-0
- Lansing: EF-1 (110mph) ...lifting just east of the IN/IL state line
- Glen Ellyn: EF-0 (80mph)
- Carol Stream: Straight line winds (>70mph)
- Downers Grove: Straight line winds (>70mph)

The National Weather Service is still surveying damage areas, and we should get better details in the coming days.