Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

66°F

19°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed N 3 mph
Barometer 30.04 in (1016.5 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 1:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 61 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 74 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 90 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 68 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 81 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.62°W
2:41 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
3am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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