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Flooding Possible in the Southwest U.S.; Coastal Storm to Impact the East

Heavy to excessive rainfall is expected today into Wednesday over New Mexico into far west Texas. Flash flooding and debris flows in wildfire burn areas will be possible. A strong coastal storm will develop off the Mid-Atlantic coast Wednesday, intensifying toward southern New England this weekend. Significant coastal flooding, strong rip currents, and beach erosion from high surf expected. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

60°F

16°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed NE 6 mph
Barometer 30.32 in (1026.6 mb)
Dewpoint 51°F (11°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 23 Sep 4:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NNW Chicago IL

  • Overnight

    Overnight: Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 59 °F

    Isolated
    Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Cloudy, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 65 °F

    Cloudy

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.

    Low: 57 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 10 mph.

    High: 68 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.

    Low: 55 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Partly sunny, with a high near 67.

    High: 67 °F

    Partly Sunny

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight
Isolated showers. Cloudy, with a low around 59. East northeast wind around 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday
Cloudy, with a high near 65. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68. East wind around 10 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. East southeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 67.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 55.
Saturday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 67.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles NNW Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
4:40 am CDT Sep 23, 2026
Forecast Valid:
5am CDT Sep 23, 2026-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2026
 
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