Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

76°F

24°C

Humidity 79%
Wind Speed W 10 mph
Barometer 29.83 in (1009.4 mb)
Dewpoint 69°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index77°F (25°C)
Last update 12 Aug 12:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 79 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.

    Low: 71 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Friday

    Friday: Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    High: 82 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

    High: 81 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3pm, then a chance of showers after 5pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. West wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tonight
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 71. South wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast after midnight.
Thursday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.62°W
11:21 am CDT Aug 12, 2026
1pm CDT Aug 12, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
 
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