Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms, with a significant wind threat, will continue through tonight across the northern Plains. Wind gusts of 60 to 100 mph are possible. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight from Oklahoma into Missouri, and in the Tennessee Valley through Monday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in the Southwest through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Light Rain

70°F

21°C

Humidity	87%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	8 Jun 5:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ESE Chicago IL

Today
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
Showers
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 91 °F
Mostly Sunny
then Sunny
and Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 87 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely
Thursday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Friday
High: 86 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 79. Southeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then showers likely. Low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday

A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 7am. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Friday Night

A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 68.