Scattered Severe Storms Possible in Central U.S.; Flood Watch in the Sierra Nevada

Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of gusty winds, hail, and flash flooding will be possible across the Plains through Tuesday. Elsewhere, a flash flood watch is in effect for the Sierra Nevada, where thunderstorms with frequent lightning may also occur. Heavy rain in parts of southern Texas may produce localized flooding, while areas of rain will also linger in the Mid Atlantic. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

Mostly Cloudy

80°F

27°C

Humidity 25%
Wind Speed NE 10 mph
Barometer 29.97 in (1014.1 mb)
Dewpoint 41°F (5°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index79°F (26°C)
Last update 29 May 5:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 61 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 80 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 65 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 81 °F

  • Wednesday
    Night

    Wednesday Night: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind around 5 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Slight Chance
    Showers

    Low: 66 °F

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

    Slight Chance
    Showers then
    Slight Chance
    T-storms

    High: 83 °F

  • Thursday
    Night

    Thursday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm.  Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 64 °F

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.

    Mostly Sunny

    High: 81 °F

  • Friday
    Night

    Friday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

    Partly Cloudy

    Low: 63 °F

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Wednesday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. South southeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Wednesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a slight chance of showers between 8pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 66. East southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday
A slight chance of showers between 8am and 2pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Thursday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.
Saturday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 80.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81.
Sunday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
Monday
Sunny, with a high near 83.
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Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
3:11 pm CDT May 29, 2023
6pm CDT May 29, 2023-6pm CDT Jun 5, 2023
 
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