Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

77°F

25°C

Humidity	71%
Wind Speed	NW 9 mph
Barometer	30.01 in (1015.3 mb)
Dewpoint	67°F (19°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	79°F (26°C)
Last update	8 Aug 9:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

Today
High: 82 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 86 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 72 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 85 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 68 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Today

Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east northeast in the afternoon.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after noon. Increasing clouds, with a high near 86. South wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 72. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Monday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80.