Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

Scattered showers and storms are expected across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the end of the week. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Hot, dry weather and increasing winds will allow elevated wildfire conditions to return to the northern Intermountain West, where air quality issues persist from ongoing fires. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

84°F

29°C

Humidity	46%
Wind Speed	N 3 mph
Barometer	30.00 in (1014.8 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	8 Aug 2:53 pm CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Chicago IL

This Afternoon
High: 81 °F
Sunny
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Sunday
High: 84 °F
Chance
T-storms
Sunday Night
Low: 71 °F
Heavy Rain
Monday
High: 82 °F
Chance
T-storms then
Showers
Likely
Monday Night
Low: 70 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday
High: 81 °F
Showers
Likely
Tuesday Night
Low: 69 °F
Showers
Likely
Wednesday
High: 80 °F
Chance
Showers then
Chance
T-storms

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 81. East wind around 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 68. South wind around 5 mph.

Sunday

A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10am. Partly sunny, with a high near 84. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Sunday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4am. Some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall. Low around 71. South wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Monday

A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming east in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Monday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Tuesday

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Tuesday Night

Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 69.

Wednesday

A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

Wednesday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67.

Thursday

Partly sunny, with a high near 77.