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**Beyond the Warning Presentation in Oglesby on 3/10/2026 POSTPONED**

Due to the potential for severe thunderstorms on Tuesday, March 10th, the Beyond the Warning seminar in Oglesby, IL has been POSTPONED. We intend to reschedule this session later this spring. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

55°F

13°C

Humidity 53%
Wind Speed SW 14 mph
Barometer 29.76 in (1007.8 mb)
Dewpoint 38°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill51°F (11°C)
Last update 9 Mar 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago ILSimilar City Names

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 50 by 5pm. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 55 °F⇓

    Partly Sunny
    then Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 40. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

    Low: 40 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms
    then Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 46 °F

    Rain then
    Rain/Snow and
    Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.

    Low: 30 °F

    Chance Snow
    then Mostly
    Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.

    High: 45 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.

    Low: 39 °F

    Rain Likely
    and Breezy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 72. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a temperature falling to around 50 by 5pm. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could be severe. Low around 40. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.
Wednesday
Rain before 4pm, then a chance of rain and snow. Some thunder is also possible. High near 46. Breezy, with a north northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 45.
Thursday Night
Rain likely, mainly after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 39. Breezy.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 49. Breezy.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33.
Saturday
A chance of snow. Cloudy, with a high near 45.
Saturday Night
A chance of rain. Cloudy, with a low around 37.
Sunday
Rain likely. Cloudy, with a high near 50.
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Point Forecast:
Chicago ILSimilar City Names
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
10:51 am CDT Mar 9, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT Mar 9, 2026-6pm CDT Mar 15, 2026
 
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