Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	72%
Wind Speed	S 14 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	9 Aug 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Darien IL

Today
High: 84 °F
Partly Sunny
then T-storms
Likely
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 84 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 83 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 79 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 4pm and 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 84. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 2am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Calm wind becoming southeast around 5 mph in the afternoon.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84. South southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63.