
Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.
Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >
Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)
Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.
A Few Clouds
61°F
16°C
| Humidity | 81% |
| Wind Speed | SW 6 mph |
| Barometer | 30.06 in (1017.4 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 55°F (13°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Last update | 29 Sep 8:53 am CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
Today
High: 71 °F
Patchy Fog
then Mostly
SunnyTonight

Low: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday

High: 70 °F
Showers
LikelyWednesday Night

Low: 67 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday

High: 72 °F
Showers
Thursday Night

Low: 62 °F
Showers
Friday

High: 63 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday Night

Low: 56 °F
Partly Cloudy
Saturday

High: 61 °F
Mostly Sunny
Detailed Forecast
Today
Patchy fog before 10am. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 71. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Showers likely, mainly between noon and 3pm. Cloudy, with a high near 70. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Wednesday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers. Cloudy, with a low around 67. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. High near 72. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Thursday Night
Showers. Low around 62. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Friday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 61.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 53.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 59.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
41.88°N 87.62°W
41.88°N 87.62°W
9:01 am CDT Sep 29, 2026
9am CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 5, 2026



