Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall in the Midwest and Desert Southwest; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall are possible in the Midwest into the Central Appalachians and the Desert Southwest early this week. Storms are also expected in parts of the northern Plains today. Fire weather and air quality concerns will persist across portions of the West. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, especially in the the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	82%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.4 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	10 Aug 5:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

Chicago ILSimilar City Names

Today
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-storms
Thursday Night
Low: 66 °F
Chance
Showers
Friday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

A chance of showers before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

Friday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.

Friday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Saturday

A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 78.