Excessive Rainfall and Significant Flooding in the Upper Midwest This Weekend

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected over the weekend across eastern Iowa, northern Missouri, northwest Illinois and southern Wisconsin. Numerous flash floods, some with significant impacts, are expected in these areas. Heaviest rainfall will occur overnight Saturday and Sunday, so be sure to have multiple ways to receive warnings. 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

90°F

32°C

Humidity	48%
Wind Speed	S 17 G 24 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	94°F (34°C)
Last update	8 Aug 1:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

4 Miles ESE Chicago IL

This Afternoon
High: 92 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 76 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 94 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 77 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 90 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 76 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday
High: 88 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 73 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 76. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 94. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 76.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 88. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

Tuesday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 86.

Tuesday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Wednesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.