Severe Weather and Heavy Rainfall from the Midwest to the Ohio Valley; Mid-Summer Heat Continues

Severe thunderstorm and heavy rainfall threats will persist from the Midwest to Lower Great Lakes through Monday, shifting into the Ohio Valley and Central Appalachians Monday evening into Tuesday. Mid-summer heat will continue across much of the CONUS this week, with record highs possible well into the 100s across the south-central High Plains. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

79°F

26°C

Humidity	85%
Wind Speed	SW 6 mph
Barometer	29.90 in (1011.5 mb)
Dewpoint	74°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	83°F (28°C)
Last update	10 Aug 12:53 am CDT

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Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

Severe T-storm Watch until August 10, 04:00am

Flood Watch August 10, 01:19am until August 10, 07:00am

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Severe T-storm Watch

Flood Watch

Severe T-storm Watch until August 10, 04:00am
Flood Watch August 10, 01:19am until August 10, 07:00am
NOW: Multiple hazards in effect
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Overnight
Low: 72 °F
Severe
Thunderstorms
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Chance
T-storms
Tuesday
High: 82 °F
T-storms
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 81 °F
Chance
Showers
Wednesday Night
Low: 70 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Thursday
High: 77 °F
Mostly Cloudy

Detailed Forecast

Overnight

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3am. Some of the storms could be severe and produce heavy rainfall. Low around 72. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Monday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southwest wind around 5 mph becoming north northeast in the afternoon.

Monday Night

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East wind around 5 mph.

Tuesday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming west southwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Wednesday

A chance of showers before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 1pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

Wednesday Night

A slight chance of showers before 7pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Thursday

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 77.

Thursday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

Friday

Partly sunny, with a high near 74.

Friday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Saturday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 76.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.