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Heavy Rain In The Southwest; Tropical Storm Karen; Fire Weather In California

Moisture from the remnants of Lorena will contribute to heavy rain, strong to severe thunderstorms and possible flooding across the Southwest through Tuesday. Tropical Storm Watches are in effect for Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, as Tropical Storm Karen is forecast to approach on Tuesday. Elevated fire weather threats are expected for portions of California through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

17°C

62°F

Humidity 78%
Wind Speed NW 19 km/h
Barometer 1015.0 mb (29.99 in)
Dewpoint 13°C (55°F)
Visibility 16 km
Last update 23 Sep 7:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

4 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 23. West northwest wind 15 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h.

    Sunny

    High: 23 °C

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 km/h.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 15 °C

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 km/h.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 26 °C

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 15 to 20 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h.

    Mostly Clear
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 18 °C

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 24 °C

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 13 °C

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 21.

    Sunny

    High: 21 °C

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Chance
    T-storms

    Low: 16 °C

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.

    Chance
    T-storms

    High: 26 °C

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 23. West northwest wind 15 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 35 km/h.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 15. West wind around 10 km/h.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 26. Southwest wind 10 to 15 km/h increasing to 20 to 25 km/h in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 35 km/h.
Tuesday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 18. Southwest wind 15 to 20 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h.
Wednesday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 24. Southwest wind 20 to 25 km/h, with gusts as high as 40 km/h.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 13.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 21.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 16.
Friday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 26.
Friday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 18.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 23.
Saturday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 17.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 25.
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Point Forecast:
4 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.65°W
Last Update:
8:15 am CDT Sep 23, 2019
Forecast Valid:
8am CDT Sep 23, 2019-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2019
 
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