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Ophelia Impacting the East; Heavy Rainfall and Severe Threats for the Center of the Nation

Heavy rain, gusty winds, storm surge, high surf and rip currents that could be life threatening, will affect the Mid-Atlantic through this weekend. For the center of the nation, a cold front will focus showers and thunderstorms, some severe with excessive rainfall and flash flooding, through the weekend. Meanwhile, much cooler temperatures and a wet weather pattern enters the Pacific Northwest. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 56%
Wind Speed E 7 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1018.1 mb)
Dewpoint 59°F (15°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 23 Sep 11:53 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles NE Chicago IL

  • This
    Afternoon

    This Afternoon: Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    Sunny

    High: 75 °F

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

    Mostly Clear

    Low: 59 °F

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 75 °F

  • Sunday
    Night

    Sunday Night: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 62 °F

  • Monday

    Monday: Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 71 °F

  • Monday
    Night

    Monday Night: A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

    Partly Cloudy
    then Slight
    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 62 °F

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Chance
    Showers

    High: 71 °F

  • Tuesday
    Night

    Tuesday Night: A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.

    Chance
    Showers

    Low: 61 °F

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Partly sunny, with a high near 68.

    Partly Sunny

    High: 68 °F

Detailed Forecast

This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 59. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Sunday
Partly sunny, with a high near 75. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 62. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night
A 20 percent chance of showers after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.
Tuesday
A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 60.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 71.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 72.
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Point Forecast:
2 Miles NE Chicago IL
 41.86°N 87.65°W
Last Update:
12:41 pm CDT Sep 23, 2023
Forecast Valid:
12pm CDT Sep 23, 2023-6pm CDT Sep 29, 2023
 
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