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Tropical Moisture Brings Slight Risk of Excessive Rainfall to the Southwest; Strong to Locally Severe Storms on the Plains

Heavy rain and flash flooding are possible across portions of the Southwest through Friday, where Flood Watches are in effect. Strong to locally severe thunderstorms are possible today across portions of the Plains. A tropical wave is causing heavy rainfall in Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, which may cause urban and small stream flooding and landslides today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

73°F

23°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed SE 5 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1017.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 18 Sep 8:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

6 Miles SE Lincolnwood IL

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.

    High: 80 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 66 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 78 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 65 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 66 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 78 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 80. Light and variable wind becoming east northeast 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 66. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 78. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65. East wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Saturday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 76. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Sunday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Monday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 77.
Monday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Tuesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
6 Miles SE Lincolnwood IL
 41.94°N 87.67°W
Last Update:
4:11 am CDT Sep 18, 2025
Forecast Valid:
9am CDT Sep 18, 2025-6pm CDT Sep 24, 2025
 
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