Heavy to Excessive Rainfall This Week from the Southwest into Central U.S.; Severe Weather in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact multiple areas in the Plains and Intermountain West. Isolated severe thunderstorm wind gusts and possibly a tornado or two could occur tonight from southern and eastern New Mexico into west Texas. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hydrologic Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

72°F

22°C

Humidity	50%
Wind Speed	S 3 mph
Barometer	29.94 in (1013.1 mb)
Dewpoint	52°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	29 Sep 8:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chicago IL

Tonight
Low: 63 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Slight
Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 65 °F
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Likely
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 64 °F
Slight Chance
Showers
Friday Night
Low: 51 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 62 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 50 °F
Partly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

A 10 percent chance of showers after 5am. Cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Wednesday

Showers, mainly after 8am. Steady temperature around 65. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely before 1am, then showers likely between 1am and 4am, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Cloudy, with a low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1pm, then showers between 1pm and 4pm, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. High near 71. Southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 59. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

Friday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 64.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 62.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 64.