Strong to Severe Thunderstorms, Heavy Rain, And Flash Flooding Across the Midwest

Strong to severe thunderstorms, heavy rain and flooding is possible from the Great Lakes to the south-central Plains, as a strong cold front pushes into the extended area. Meanwhile, well above average temperatures are very likely across the Northeastern quad of the country, including the Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Great Lakes and Ohio Valley. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

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Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

73°F

23°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	S 13 G 25 mph
Barometer	29.92 in (1012.2 mb)
Dewpoint	66°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	22 Sep 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

5 Miles NE Chicago IL

Flash Flood Watch until September 23, 01:00am

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Flash Flood Watch

Flash Flood Watch until September 23, 01:00am

NOW until
1:00am Mon

Flash Flood Watch
Today

Heavy Rain
High: 75 °F
Tonight

Heavy Rain
Low: 60 °F
Monday

Sunny
High: 72 °F
Monday
Night

Mostly Clear
Low: 59 °F
Tuesday

Partly Sunny
High: 75 °F
Tuesday
Night

Partly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
T-storms
Low: 63 °F
Wednesday

Chance
T-storms
High: 73 °F
Wednesday
Night

Chance
T-storms
Low: 57 °F

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Some of the storms could produce heavy rain. High near 75. Southwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Tonight

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers between 1am and 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 60. South southwest wind around 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

Sunny, with a high near 72. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 59. West wind 5 to 10 mph.

Tuesday

Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Tuesday Night

A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

Wednesday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 73.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 57.