Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. 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

79°F

26°C

Humidity	69%
Wind Speed	S 13 mph
Barometer	29.99 in (1014.7 mb)
Dewpoint	68°F (20°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	9 Aug 9:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

Today
High: 81 °F
Partly Sunny
then Showers
Likely
Tonight
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
Monday
High: 79 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 79 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 71 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 82 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Partly Cloudy
Thursday
High: 76 °F
Partly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 4pm and 5pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 5pm. Increasing clouds, with a high near 81. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Tonight

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. South southwest wind around 5 mph becoming northeast in the morning.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 79. South wind around 5 mph becoming north in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.

Wednesday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 73.

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.