Heavy Rainfall Continues from the Southwest to the Plains; Severe Thunderstorms in the Southern Plains

Pacific tropical moisture wrapping into a storm will continue a multi-day heavy rainfall event this week that will impact the Southwest into the Plains. Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of mainly severe wind gusts appear possible across portions of the southern Plains this afternoon into tonight. There is also a risk of isolated severe winds gusts and tornadoes in Kansas into Nebraska. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Rain Fog/Mist

62°F

17°C

Humidity	93%
Wind Speed	S 6 mph
Barometer	29.97 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	3.00 mi
Last update	30 Sep 8:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chicago IL

Today
High: 67 °F
Showers
Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 71 °F
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 63 °F
Mostly Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 52 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 51 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 65 °F
Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

Showers. High near 67. South southwest 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.

Tonight

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 3am. Low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

Thursday

Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10am. High near 71. South southwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers. Low around 59. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 52.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 63.

Saturday Night

Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.

Sunday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 65.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.