Risks of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall; Fire Weather Concerns and Record Warmth

Severe thunderstorms and flash flooding risks increase across the center of the nation today. Meanwhile, ongoing thunderstorms and flash flooding will linger along the Gulf Coast states through the evening. The Great Basin and Intermountain West, warm temperatures and dry fuels with dry lightning may enhance fire weather potential. In addition, across interior Alaska, Red Flag Warning are posted. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	42%
Wind Speed	NW 13 mph
Barometer	29.93 in (1013.0 mb)
Dewpoint	51°F (11°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	20 Jun 4:53 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: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
Sunday
High: 69 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Showers
Sunday Night
Low: 59 °F
Showers
Monday
High: 69 °F
Slight Chance
Showers then
Mostly Sunny
Monday Night
Low: 57 °F
Mostly Clear
Tuesday
High: 72 °F
Mostly Sunny
Tuesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Partly Cloudy
then Chance
Showers
Wednesday
High: 77 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday Night
Low: 60 °F
Chance
Showers

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 60. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.

Sunday

Showers, mainly after 2pm. High near 69. East wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Sunday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before midnight, then showers likely. Low around 59. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

Monday

A 20 percent chance of showers before 10am. Cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 69. North wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

Monday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 57. North wind 5 to 15 mph.

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

Tuesday Night

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 77.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.

Thursday

Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.