Hazardous Weather Conditions
Current conditions at
Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)
Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.
A Few Clouds
78°F
26°C
| Humidity | 76% |
| Wind Speed | S 3 mph |
| Barometer | 29.87 in (1010.6 mb) |
| Dewpoint | 70°F (21°C) |
| Visibility | 10.00 mi |
| Heat Index | 80°F (27°C) |
| Last update | 11 Aug 7:53 pm CDT |
Extended Forecast for
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
Tonight
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Patchy FogWednesday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely and
Patchy FogWednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Chance
ShowersThursday
High: 79 °F
Showers
LikelyThursday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
ShowersFriday
High: 77 °F
Slight Chance
ShowersFriday Night
Low: 68 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms then
Chance
T-stormsSaturday
High: 80 °F
Showers
LikelySaturday Night
Low: 72 °F
Chance
T-storms
Detailed Forecast
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between midnight and 5am. Patchy fog after 1am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1pm. Patchy fog before 9am. Otherwise, cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers before 10pm, then a chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Thursday
Showers likely, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. East southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Northeast wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Friday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Friday Night
A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
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Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
41.88°N 87.62°W
41.88°N 87.62°W
6:31 pm CDT Aug 11, 2026
8pm CDT Aug 11, 2026-6pm CDT Aug 18, 2026
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