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Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in South Central Texas

Widespread rain may produce flash flooding across the Southern Plains into the Ozarks today. Numerous instances of flash flooding are expected in south-central Texas, including the Hill Country. There will also be a risk of isolated severe thunderstorms across the southern Plains today, where an instance or two of severe wind, hail, or a brief tornado may occur. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Fog/Mist

46°F

8°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed S 8 mph
Barometer 30.08 in (1019.0 mb)
Dewpoint 42°F (6°C)
Visibility 4.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 20 Nov 10:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: A chance of drizzle after 3pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Chance
    Drizzle and
    Patchy Fog

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of drizzle before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.

    Low: 46 °F

    Chance
    Drizzle then
    Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.

    Low: 41 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 52.

    High: 52 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A chance of drizzle after 3pm. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
A chance of drizzle before 11pm. Cloudy, with a low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest after midnight.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A 20 percent chance of rain before midnight. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 39. North wind 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 48. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 52.
Monday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Tuesday
Rain likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 52.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 43.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.9°N 87.62°W
Last Update:
10:26 am CST Nov 20, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11am CST Nov 20, 2025-6pm CST Nov 26, 2025
 
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