Threats For Heavy Rain and Severe Thunderstorms Continue in the Plains; Fire Weather Conditions Worsen in the Southwest

On Monday and Tuesday, the focus for heavy rain and severe thunderstorms will continue in the Plains and central Mississippi River Valley. Meanwhile, hot conditions and Critical Fire Weather looms over the Great Basin and Southwest U.S. through midweek. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

65°F

18°C

Humidity 76%
Wind Speed SE 3 mph
Barometer 30.03 in (1016.1 mb)
Dewpoint 57°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 16 Jun 3:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Westchester IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.

    High: 86 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 69 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 95. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 91 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 69 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 82 °F

    T-storms
    Likely

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Juneteenth

    Juneteenth: Sunny, with a high near 83.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 64.

    Low: 64 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.

    High: 84 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86. East wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast in the morning.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 69. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Tuesday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Heat index values as high as 95. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday
Showers and thunderstorms likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. South southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Juneteenth
Sunny, with a high near 83.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 93.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 75.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 94.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Westchester IL
 41.84°N 87.88°W
2:41 am CDT Jun 16, 2025
4am CDT Jun 16, 2025-6pm CDT Jun 22, 2025
 
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