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Heavy Rain and Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S, Ohio Valley, and Hawaii

Heavy rainfall is expected to continue through Thursday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. Heavy rain and flash flooding is also expected over the southern Appalachians and Ohio Valley. Tropical Depression 15-E, southeast of Hawaii, is expected to bring heavy rain beginning today to the Big Island and Maui. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 30.34 in (1027.0 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A chance of sprinkles before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 60 °F

    Chance
    Sprinkles

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph.

    High: 64 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

    High: 64 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.

    Low: 59 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
A chance of sprinkles before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 60. East wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65. East wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind around 10 mph becoming southeast after midnight.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 64. East northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 64.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70.
Tuesday Night
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Wednesday
Showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.9°N 87.62°W
Last Update:
3:46 pm CDT Sep 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm CDT Sep 23, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 30, 2026
 
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