Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity	77%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	86°F (30°C)
Last update	10 Aug 6:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

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Severe T-storm Watch August 10, 07:12pm until August 11, 01:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Severe T-storm Watch August 10, 07:12pm until August 11, 01:00am
NOW until 1:00am Tue
Severe T-storm Watch
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday
High: 80 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
T-storms
Friday
High: 76 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 80. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Wednesday 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 69. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

Friday

A chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.