Extreme Heat and Severe Thunderstorms Today

Extreme heat continues today from the central Plains to the lower Mississippi River Valley, over southeast Montana, and from southern California into the Southwest Deserts. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Severe thunderstorms capable of strong to severe wind gusts and large hail are possible across the Great Lakes into the Ohio Valley today into tonight. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Light Rain

72°F

22°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SE 8 mph
Barometer	29.75 in (1006.4 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	27 Jul 2:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

Severe T-storm Watch until July 27, 07:00pm

Heat Advisory July 27, 03:44pm until July 27, 09:00pm

Flash Flood Warning July 27, 03:44pm until July 27, 04:00pm

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Severe T-storm Watch

Heat Advisory

Flash Flood Warning

Severe T-storm Watch until July 27, 07:00pm
Heat Advisory July 27, 03:44pm until July 27, 09:00pm
Flash Flood Warning July 27, 03:44pm until July 27, 04:00pm
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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This Afternoon
High: 85 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Tonight
Low: 71 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
then Mostly
Cloudy
Tuesday
High: 76 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Sunny
and Breezy
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
and Breezy
then Mostly
Clear
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Sunny
Wednesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Mostly Clear
Thursday
High: 86 °F
Sunny
Thursday Night
Low: 73 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. South wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7pm and 10pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Southwest wind around 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 76. Breezy, with a north wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. Breezy, with a north wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Wednesday

Sunny, with a high near 77. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

Thursday

Sunny, with a high near 86.

Thursday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 73.