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Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

78°F

26°C

Humidity 43%
Wind Speed SW 10 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.3 mb)
Dewpoint 54°F (12°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 25 Aug 2:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Western Springs IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 5am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 3pm and 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Mostly clear, with a low around 66. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 83.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 86.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Western Springs IL
 41.8°N 87.92°W
Last Update:
2:36 pm CDT Aug 25, 2026
Forecast Valid:
3pm CDT Aug 25, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 31, 2026
 
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