Heavy Rainfall and Severe Thunderstorms in the Midwest and Ohio Valley Tuesday

Multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms appear likely Tuesday across the Midwest and Ohio Valley, with severe wind gusts in excess of 75 mph as the primary threat. Heavy to excessive rainfall may lead to considerable flash and urban flooding impacts Tuesday across portions of the Ohio Valley. A Moderate Risk (level 3 of 4) of excessive rainfall has been issued. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

81°F

27°C

Humidity 77%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 29.91 in (1011.8 mb)
Dewpoint 73°F (23°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index86°F (30°C)
Last update 10 Aug 6:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

Severe T-storm Watch August 10, 07:31pm until August 11, 01:00am
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Severe T-storm Watch
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    Severe T-storm Watch August 10, 07:31pm until August 11, 01:00am

    NOW until 1:00am Tue

    Severe T-storm Watch

  • Tonight

    Low: 71 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall.  High near 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 80 °F

    Severe
    Thunderstorms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.

    High: 82 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 79 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 75.

    High: 75 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 9pm and 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming southeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tuesday
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 2pm. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. High near 80. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 3am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82. East wind around 5 mph becoming west in the morning.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10pm, then a slight chance of showers between 10pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers before 10am, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10am and 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Sunday
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.
Sunday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.62°W
7:01 pm CDT Aug 10, 2026
7pm CDT Aug 10, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 17, 2026
 
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