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Widespread Rain from Texas to the Central Appalachians; Heavy to Excessive Rainfall in Southern California and the Southwest

Scattered thunderstorms and widespread showers are expected from the Texas coast to the central Appalachians today. Heavy to excessive rainfall will continue in southern California into the Desert Southwest through Saturday. Heavy rain will pose a risk of flash flooding, especially across burn scar and urbanized regions. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

47°F

8°C

Humidity 61%
Wind Speed SW 12 mph
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.9 mb)
Dewpoint 34°F (1°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill42°F (6°C)
Last update 22 Nov 11:53 am CST
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    High: 49 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.

    Low: 38 °F

    Decreasing
    Clouds

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.

    Low: 37 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Monday

    Monday: A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 53 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 47 °F

    Rain

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.

    High: 57 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.

    Low: 36 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.

    High: 41 °F

    Partly Sunny
    and Breezy

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Mostly cloudy, with a high near 49. South southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming mostly clear, with a low around 38. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west northwest after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Sunday
Sunny, with a high near 53. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 37. South wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph.
Monday
A 20 percent chance of showers after noon. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 53. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Monday Night
Rain. Low around 47. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A 50 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 57.
Tuesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 36.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 41. Breezy.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Thanksgiving Day
Partly sunny, with a high near 36.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 36.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
12:01 pm CST Nov 22, 2025
Forecast Valid:
12pm CST Nov 22, 2025-6pm CST Nov 28, 2025
 
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