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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (KORD)

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 666ft.

Mostly Cloudy

53°F

12°C

Humidity 55%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 30.22 in (1023.4 mb)
Dewpoint 37°F (3°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill49°F (9°C)
Last update 21 May 6:51 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Des Plaines IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 52 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 69 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 54 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 77 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

    Low: 60 °F

    Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 52. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 69. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Sunday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 4pm, then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Des Plaines IL
 42.04°N 87.9°W
Last Update:
4:06 pm CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
7pm CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 28, 2026
 
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