Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

61°F

16°C

Humidity	90%
Wind Speed	W 9 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint	58°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	20 Jun 4:53 am CDT

More Information:

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Extended Forecast for

3 Miles E Chicago Midway Airport IL

Today
High: 79 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 62 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 72 °F
Chance
Showers then
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 71 °F
Partly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 75 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 78 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 79. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable in the evening.

Sunday

Showers, mainly after 1pm. High near 72. Light east northeast wind increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers. Low around 60. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

Partly sunny, with a high near 71. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.

Tuesday Night

A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.