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

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
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chicago IL

  • Tonight

    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.

    Low: 63 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    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.

    High: 65 °F

    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    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.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    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%.

    High: 71 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Showers

  • Thursday Night

    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%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Showers

  • Friday

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

    High: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 62.

    High: 62 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.

    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.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 60.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 62.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
9:01 pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
9pm CDT Sep 29, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 6, 2026
 
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