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Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

45°F

7°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed NE 8 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1015.4 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill41°F (5°C)
Last update 21 Nov 3:53 pm CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 20 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. North northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 39 °F

    Slight Chance
    Rain then
    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

    High: 51 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 52 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 40.

    Low: 40 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Rain

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.

    Low: 48 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.

    High: 55 °F

    Rain Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 20 percent chance of rain after 5pm. Cloudy, with a high near 49. North northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of rain before 8pm. Cloudy during the early evening, then gradual clearing, with a low around 39. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 51. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40. Southwest wind around 10 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 52. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 40.
Monday
A 30 percent chance of rain after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53.
Monday Night
Rain. Cloudy, with a low around 48.
Tuesday
Rain likely, mainly before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 55.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 43.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 30.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 38.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 37.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.88°N 87.62°W
Last Update:
3:11 pm CST Nov 21, 2025
Forecast Valid:
4pm CST Nov 21, 2025-6pm CST Nov 28, 2025
 
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