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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.

Overcast

49°F

9°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed N 7 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1021.1 mb)
Dewpoint 36°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill46°F (8°C)
Last update 1 Nov 9:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SE Chicago Midway Airport IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 54. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 42 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 60.

    High: 60 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.

    High: 58 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 54. Light west southwest wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 42. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 59. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. West wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 60.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 58.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 40.
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:
2 Miles SE Chicago Midway Airport IL
 41.77°N 87.71°W
Last Update:
10:10 pm CDT Nov 1, 2025
Forecast Valid:
11pm CDT Nov 1, 2025-6pm CST Nov 8, 2025
 
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