Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm over the southwest U.S. will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will extend into the Midwest and southern Plains. Considerable flash flooding is possible across portions of New Mexico and west Texas today through Wednesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

74°F

23°C

Humidity	56%
Wind Speed	E 7 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint	57°F (14°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	29 Sep 6:53 pm CDT

More Information:

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

Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

Tonight
Low: 64 °F
Mostly Cloudy
Wednesday
High: 67 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 70 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 60 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 62 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 54 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 61 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 53 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday

Showers, mainly after 8am. High near 67. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 70. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 60. North wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 62.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 54.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 61.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 53.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63.