Weather for Gary, Indiana
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Tue
H: 72°F
L: 43°F
Wed
H: 62°F
L: 54°F
Thu
H: 71°F
L: 58°F
Fri
H: 69°F
L: 51°F
Sat
H: 53°F
L: 47°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 9.45 μg/m3
Ozone: 82 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:03 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:22 AM - 6:52 AM4:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 AM - 9:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 5:45 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Kishwaukee River near Perryville affecting Winnebago County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Byron affecting Ogle County. Illinois River at La Salle affecting La Salle, Bureau and Putnam Counties. Pecatonica River near Shirland affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Rockton affecting Winnebago County. Rock River at Latham Park affecting Winnebago County. Fox River at Montgomery affecting Kendall and Kane Counties. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. ...Observed flooding changed to Minor severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Rock River at Dixon affecting Lee and Ogle Counties. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 15.2 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is currently cresting near 15.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to begin a slow fall by tomorrow. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by this evening.
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 11:36AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 11:36 AM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 5:45 AM
...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Moderate severity for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:45 AM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The river is currently cresting near 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to begin a slow fall by tomorrow. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:08 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 15.0 feet, Structures threatened along IL-22 (Half-Day Road) just east of the river. Multiple structures threatened near and west of US-45 (Milwaukee Avenue) and Deerfield Road. Deerfield Road threatened near the river. Multiple trails inundated in Half-Day Forest Preserve. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 15.1 feet. - Forecast...The river has crested, and now will gradually fall through the week. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued April 20 at 9:08PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Mon April 20, 2026, 9:08 PM
Expires: Tue April 21, 2026, 3:15 PM
...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...Until further notice. * IMPACTS...At 18.5 feet, Big Bend Road threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Monday the stage was 18.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is currently cresting. It will begin a slow fall starting tomorrow. - Flood stage is 15.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Tuesday afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.81 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:37 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 36 mins
Moon Transit: 5:03 PM
Moonset: 12:12 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:22 AM - 6:52 AM4:33 PM - 7:03 PM
Minor Periods
8:20 AM - 9:50 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 27.06 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.16 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:38 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 6:05 PM
Moonset: 1:13 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 28.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:26 AM - 7:56 AM5:35 PM - 8:05 PM
Minor Periods
9:30 AM - 11:00 AM12:43 AM - 2:13 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 13.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:39 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 7:03 PM
Moonset: 2:02 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:26 AM - 8:56 AM6:33 PM - 9:03 PM
Minor Periods
10:45 AM - 12:15 AM1:32 AM - 3:02 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.19 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.4 μg/m3
Ozone: 97.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 44 mins
Moon Transit: 7:55 PM
Moonset: 2:39 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:21 AM - 9:51 AM7:25 PM - 9:55 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 1:30 PM2:09 AM - 3:39 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:47 AM
Sunset: 7:41 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 46 mins
Moon Transit: 8:43 PM
Moonset: 3:08 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:11 AM - 10:41 AM8:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Minor Periods
1:12 PM - 2:42 PM2:38 AM - 4:08 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5