Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

69°F

21°C

Humidity	53%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.7 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Sep 3:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

Overnight
Low: 66 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 62 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 53 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 54 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers likely. Cloudy, with a steady temperature around 66. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Wednesday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 8am. High near 67. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2am. Low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 70. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%.

Thursday Night

Showers, mainly before 1am. Low around 59. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 53.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 54.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 64.