Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms, with a significant wind threat, will continue through tonight across the northern Plains. Wind gusts of 60 to 100 mph are possible. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight from Oklahoma into Missouri, and in the Tennessee Valley through Monday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in the Southwest through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Light Rain

73°F

23°C

Humidity 59%
Wind Speed S 7 mph
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.4 mb)
Dewpoint 58°F (14°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 7 Jun 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • 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%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.

    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. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 72 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 40 percent 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 88.

    High: 88 °F

    Partly Sunny
    then Showers
    Likely

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.

    Low: 65 °F

    Showers
    Likely

Detailed Forecast

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%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
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. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 88.
Wednesday Night
A 40 percent 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 88.
Thursday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Friday
Sunny, with a high near 84.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 66.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 86.
Saturday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 67.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
4:51 pm CDT Jun 7, 2026
6pm CDT Jun 7, 2026-6pm CDT Jun 14, 2026
 
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