Elgin, IL — Severe Weather & Radar

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Severe-weather outlook

The Storm Prediction Center has Elgin, IL in a Marginal Riskfor severe thunderstorms today (Day 1 categorical outlook).

3-day forecast

Today
Overcast
85° / 66°
8% precip
Tomorrow
Overcast
80° / 64°
2% precip
Friday
Overcast
79° / 60°

Forecast via Open-Meteo.

When is severe weather most likely near Elgin?

Around Elgin and the Midwest, severe weather is most active from April through June.

The main threats are damaging thunderstorm winds — including widespread, long-lived derechos — along with large hail and tornadoes.

Based on long-term NOAA / NWS Storm Prediction Center climatology.

In Elgin, IL

Elgin, IL is home to an estimated 110,000 people. Atmostorm shows whether Elgin is inside an active NWS warning polygon right now — and warns you the moment that changes.

Nearby areas

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Not an official source — always confirm with the National Weather Service at weather.gov. Data aggregated from NWS/SPC. Facility and population figures are decision-support estimates.