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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

81°F

27°C

Humidity 65%
Wind Speed E 13 mph
Barometer 29.86 in (1010.0 mb)
Dewpoint 68°F (20°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index84°F (29°C)
Last update 6 Jun 3:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • This Afternoon

    This Afternoon: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 76. East northeast wind around 10 mph.

    High: 76 °F

    Chance
    Showers

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 64 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Mostly Cloudy

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    High: 77 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Slight
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Low: 67 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

    High: 84 °F

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    Showers then
    Chance
    T-storms

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.

    High: 91 °F

    Mostly Sunny

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 5pm. Mostly sunny, with a steady temperature around 76. East northeast wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday
A slight chance of showers between 3pm and 4pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 77. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Sunday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Monday
A slight chance of showers, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Monday Night
Showers and possibly a thunderstorm. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 90%.
Tuesday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly clear, with a low around 73.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Thursday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 90.
Friday Night
A chance of showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
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:
4:16 pm CDT Jun 6, 2026
Forecast Valid:
4pm CDT Jun 6, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 13, 2026
 
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