Severe Weather and Flooding Threat in the Central U.S. and Mid-Atlantic; Dangerous Heat in the West and Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms and heavy rain are expected across the central High Plains into parts of the central and southern Plains and in the the Mid-Atlantic today. Intense, dangerous heat will persist across the West, Southwest, and Southern Plains into the end of the week. Elevated to critical fire weather conditions expected in the Great Basin and Four Corners region. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

63°F

17°C

Humidity 68%
Wind Speed N 9 mph
Barometer 30.21 in (1022.7 mb)
Dewpoint 52°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Jun 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 79 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 63 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

    High: 73 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Low: 62 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 71.

    High: 71 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A chance of showers.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Low: 63 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Wednesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.
Thursday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 88.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 93.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.62°W
7:46 am CDT Jun 23, 2026
8am CDT Jun 23, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 29, 2026
 
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