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Gusty Winds in the Mid-Atlantic and Northeast; Atmospheric River to Impact the Northwest

Gusty winds are expected from portions of the Mid-Atlantic into the Northeast through the night following the system that brought rain to the area. An atmospheric river will move into the Northwest late today into Saturday bringing moderate to heavy rainfall, mountain snow, windy conditions, and high surf to the area over the weekend. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

46°F

8°C

Humidity 71%
Wind Speed W 3 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1021.5 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Nov 11:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

Chicago Ridge IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 41 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 61.

    High: 61 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.

    Low: 47 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.

    Low: 39 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Light west wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 41. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 39. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 61.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 39.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Friday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
A chance of rain. Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago Ridge IL
 41.71°N 87.78°W
Last Update:
1:11 am CDT Nov 2, 2025
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Nov 2, 2025-6pm CST Nov 8, 2025
 
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