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

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

87°F

31°C

Humidity	70%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1012.1 mb)
Dewpoint	76°F (24°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	98°F (37°C)
Last update	10 Aug 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Hometown IL

This Afternoon
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 10pm and 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming east northeast 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 81. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts 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. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

Wednesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming east southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

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. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

A chance of showers before 10am, then a 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. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

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. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Sunday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.