Central U.S. Severe Storms and Heavy Rain; Western Fire Weather Threats
A strong system will produce a swath of impacts. Severe storms with large hail, damaging winds, and a couple of tornadoes will be possible in the south and central Plains. Heavy rain could cause flash flooding in the Mid Mississippi Valley. Mountain snow will develop in the Rockies. Critical fire weather threats are expected across northern California and the Southwest. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)
Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.
Mostly Cloudy
51°F
11°C
| Humidity | 39% |
| Wind Speed | E 12 G 18 mph |
| Barometer | 30.12 in (1020.3 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 27°F (-3°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Wind Chill | 47°F (8°C) |
| Last update | 8 May 1:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
Chicago IL
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This
Afternoon
Partly Sunny
High: 53 °F
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Tonight
Rain
Low: 38 °F
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Sunday
Breezy. Rain
then Rain
LikelyHigh: 47 °F
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Sunday
Night
Decreasing
CloudsLow: 41 °F
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Monday
Partly Sunny
High: 51 °F
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Monday
NightPartly Cloudy
Low: 39 °F
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Tuesday
Sunny
High: 53 °F
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Tuesday
Night
Mostly Clear
Low: 41 °F
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Wednesday
Mostly Sunny
High: 57 °F
Detailed Forecast
This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 53. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Rain, mainly after 9pm. Low around 38. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday
Rain, mainly before 2pm. High near 47. Breezy, with an east wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 41. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 53.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 57.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 45.
Thursday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Friday
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Additional Forecasts and Information
Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
41.84°N 87.68°W
41.84°N 87.68°W
2:15 pm CDT May 8, 2021
2pm CDT May 8, 2021-6pm CDT May 14, 2021
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