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Areas of Excessive Rainfall, Severe Thunderstorms, and Extreme Heat

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected through tonight across portions of the central Plains. Areas of intense rainfall amounts could support increasing flooding concerns. Scattered severe thunderstorms are possible across parts of the central/southern Plains today and tonight, with large hail and damaging winds the main threats. Areas of extreme heat will impact parts of the West this week. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Partly Cloudy

79°F

26°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed S 12 mph
Barometer 30.00 in (1014.5 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 11 Aug 2:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago ILSimilar City Names

  • Overnight

    Overnight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 73 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 80.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 69.

    Low: 69 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. West southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 80.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 69.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88.
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Point Forecast:
Chicago ILSimilar City Names
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
3:06 am CDT Aug 11, 2025
Forecast Valid:
3am CDT Aug 11, 2025-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2025
 
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