Severe Thunderstorms in West-Central Texas; Critical Fire Weather Threat in the Rockies and Plains

Isolated strong to severe thunderstorms capable of producing large hail and damaging wind gusts will be possible this evening across west-central Texas. Elevated to Critical fire weather conditions will persist across the southern Rockies and portions of the southern Plains through this weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 60%
Wind Speed NE 7 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1026.9 mb)
Dewpoint 26°F (-3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill34°F (1°C)
Last update 24 Apr 7:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles SE Lincolnwood IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 37 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 50 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 44 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Showers, mainly after 1pm.  High near 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers

    High: 58 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Periods of showers and thunderstorms.  Low around 55. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    T-storms and
    Breezy

    Low: 55 °F

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.

    Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

    High: 74 °F

  • Saturday
    Night

    Saturday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy.

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

    High: 77 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 60 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east southeast after midnight.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 50. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 44. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 58. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday Night
Periods of showers and thunderstorms. Low around 55. Breezy, with a southeast wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 74. Breezy.
Saturday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Sunday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Breezy.
Sunday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Monday
Showers likely, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 54.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles SE Lincolnwood IL
 41.94°N 87.64°W
7:07 pm CDT Apr 24, 2024
8pm CDT Apr 24, 2024-6pm CDT May 1, 2024
 
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