Remnants of Arthur and Heavy Rainfall Across the South; Fire Weather Threat in the West

Life-threatening, potentially catastrophic flash flooding expected along the central Gulf Coast as the remnants of Arthur track across the area. Isolated brief tornadoes and damaging gusts remain possible overnight in the Southeast. Isolated to scattered dry thunderstorms may cause lightning-ignited fires and erratic behavior due to gusty winds across parts of the West Friday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

68°F

20°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NW 13 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 19 Jun 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles ESE Chicago IL

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 72 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of showers and thunderstorms.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 62 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am.  Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 75 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 63 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 67 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely and
    Breezy

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall.  Low around 61. Breezy.  Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 61 °F

    Heavy Rain
    and Breezy

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm.  Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.

    High: 70 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers and
    Breezy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the evening. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Saturday
A 10 percent chance of showers before 7am. Sunny, with a high near 75. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. Breezy, with an east wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 61. Breezy. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 70. Breezy.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 78.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles ESE Chicago IL
 41.81°N 87.59°W
8:11 am CDT Jun 19, 2026
9am CDT Jun 19, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 25, 2026
 
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