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Severe Thunderstorms and Flash Flooding Possible Through the Holiday Weekend

Severe thunderstorms, heavy rainfall, and additional flash flooding will remain possible across much of the central U.S. and into parts of the Ohio Valley and Mid Atlantic through Monday. Elsewhere, cool and unsettled weather will persist over the West, while record high temperatures are expected in the Southeast. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

74°F

23°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed SW 7 mph
Barometer 29.90 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint 67°F (19°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 25 May 6:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago ILSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 80 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

    Low: 60 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    Showers
    Likely

    High: 62 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 52 °F

  • Memorial
    Day

    Memorial Day: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 70 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 62 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    T-storms
    Likely

    Low: 60 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Partly
    Sunny and
    Breezy

    High: 79 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80. West southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 7am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 7am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 52. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
Memorial Day
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Friday
A slight chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
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Chicago ILSimilar City Names
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
6:15 am CDT May 25, 2019
Forecast Valid:
7am CDT May 25, 2019-6pm CDT May 31, 2019
 
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