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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.

A Few Clouds

39°F

4°C

Humidity 86%
Wind Speed W 8 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint 35°F (2°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill33°F (1°C)
Last update 23 Nov 5:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NNE Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.

    High: 54 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 48 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 46 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    High: 54 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 40 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.

    Low: 37 °F

    Chance Rain
    then Mostly
    Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.

    Low: 27 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thanksgiving Day

    Thanksgiving Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.

    High: 34 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 54. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 38. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
Monday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 46. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 40 percent chance of rain before noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 40 percent chance of rain before midnight. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 37.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 27.
Thanksgiving Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 34.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Friday
Partly sunny, with a high near 34.
Friday Night
A chance of snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Saturday
A chance of rain and snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
5 Miles NNE Chicago IL
 41.9°N 87.67°W
Last Update:
6:16 am CST Nov 23, 2025
Forecast Valid:
6am CST Nov 23, 2025-6pm CST Nov 29, 2025
 
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