Severe Weather in the Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Ohio and Tennessee Valleys; Heat Wave in the Central U.S.

Numerous severe storms with a potential for severe wind gusts, tornadoes (some potentially strong), and very large hail are expected in parts of the central and northern Plains. Heavy rainfall may bring a flooding threat to parts of the northern Plains and from the Ohio Valley to the Southeast. Fire weather concerns persist in the Four Corners Region. Hot and humid expected in the central U.S.. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity	79%
Wind Speed	SW 9 mph
Barometer	29.91 in (1012.0 mb)
Dewpoint	73°F (23°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	84°F (29°C)
Last update	9 Jun 10:53 am CDT

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

Extended Forecast for

3 Miles ENE Chicago IL

Today
High: 86 °F
Slight Chance
T-storms
Tonight
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Cloudy
then Chance
T-storms
Wednesday
High: 92 °F
Chance
T-storms and
Breezy
Wednesday Night
Low: 72 °F
T-storms
Likely
Thursday
High: 89 °F
Chance
T-storms then
T-storms
Likely and
Breezy
Thursday Night
Low: 69 °F
T-storms
Friday
High: 80 °F
Sunny
Friday Night
Low: 68 °F
Mostly Clear
Saturday
High: 85 °F
Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today

A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 86. West southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Tonight

A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 68. North wind around 5 mph becoming south southeast after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 10 mph.

Wednesday

A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 97. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.

Wednesday Night

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly between 7pm and 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.

Thursday

Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89. Breezy, with a southwest wind 10 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.

Thursday Night

Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Low around 69. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

Friday

Sunny, with a high near 80.

Friday Night

Mostly clear, with a low around 68.

Saturday

Sunny, with a high near 85.

Saturday Night

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

Sunday

Partly sunny, with a high near 76.