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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.

Overcast

64°F

18°C

Humidity 93%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.87 in (1011.2 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 1 Oct 12:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

    Low: 64 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.

    High: 72 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Heavy Rain

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers, mainly before midnight. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 58. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    Low: 58 °F

    Heavy Rain
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Becoming
    Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 63.

    High: 63 °F

    Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 50.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 68.

    High: 68 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

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

    Low: 51 °F

    Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 64. South southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Thursday
Showers likely, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm after noon. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between three quarters and one inch possible.
Thursday Night
Showers, mainly before midnight. The rain could be heavy at times. Low around 58. North northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Friday
Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then gradual clearing, with a high near 61. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 50.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 51.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 61.
Monday Night
Clear, with a low around 47.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 63.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 51.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
1:21 am CDT Oct 1, 2026
Forecast Valid:
1am CDT Oct 1, 2026-6pm CDT Oct 7, 2026
 
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