Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

77°F

25°C

Humidity 85%
Wind Speed SW 9 mph
Barometer 29.92 in (1012.3 mb)
Dewpoint 72°F (22°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 9 Jun 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 82 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Chance
    T-storms and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 70 °F

    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    T-storms
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am.  Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 62 °F

    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 74.

    High: 74 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 67.

    Low: 67 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 79.

    High: 79 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. West southwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 87. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Wednesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Breezy, with a southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Thursday Night
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 74.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 70.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.9°N 87.62°W
2:46 am CDT Jun 9, 2026
10am CDT Jun 9, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 15, 2026
 
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