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Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Overcast

52°F

11°C

Humidity 72%
Wind Speed N 12 mph
Barometer 30.30 in (1026.3 mb)
Dewpoint 43°F (6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill48°F (9°C)
Last update 21 May 9:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • Today

    Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 59 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Low: 50 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

    High: 62 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Chance
    Showers

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    Low: 54 °F

    Showers
    Likely

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

    Low: 56 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.

    Low: 58 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Memorial Day

    Memorial Day: Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.

    High: 72 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. North northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Friday
A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 62. East northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Friday Night
Showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 54. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 67. North wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Saturday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.
Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 76.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 58.
Memorial Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
10:11 am CDT May 21, 2026
Forecast Valid:
10am CDT May 21, 2026-6pm CDT May 27, 2026
 
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