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Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Excessive Rainfall Through This Weekend

Severe thunderstorms which can bring large hail, damaging winds, and isolated tornadoes will be possible over parts of the central U.S. through this weekend. Thunderstorms with heavy to excessive rainfall moving from Texas into the mid-Mississippi Valley through this weekend may produce areas of flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 47%
Wind Speed E 14 mph
Barometer 29.95 in (1013.3 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index81°F (27°C)
Last update 7 Jun 1:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 76. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    High: 80 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a steady temperature around 76. East northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 80. South southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Tuesday
A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72.
Thursday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 67.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
1:21 pm CDT Jun 7, 2026
Forecast Valid:
2pm CDT Jun 7, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 13, 2026
 
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