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

65°F

18°C

Humidity	84%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.88 in (1011.6 mb)
Dewpoint	60°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Last update	30 Sep 8:53 pm CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

Tonight
Low: 65 °F
Showers
Thursday
High: 72 °F
Showers
Likely then
Showers
Thursday Night
Low: 58 °F
Showers
Friday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 63 °F
Sunny
Saturday Night
Low: 49 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 67 °F
Sunny
Sunday Night
Low: 50 °F
Mostly Clear

Detailed Forecast

Tonight

Showers, mainly before 2am. Low around 65. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Thursday

Showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm. High near 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Thursday Night

Showers and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am, then a chance of showers. Low around 58. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Friday

Mostly cloudy through mid morning, then becoming 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 50. North wind around 5 mph becoming east after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 63.

Saturday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 49.

Sunday

Sunny, with a high near 67.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 50.