Areas of Severe Thunderstorms and Heavy Rain Possible through the Weekend

There will be daily chances for scattered thunderstorms across portions of the Central and Eastern U.S. through the weekend, with severe thunderstorms possible in the northern Plains and Upper Midwest. Potential severe storm hazards may include large hail, damaging winds, and a few tornadoes. Storms could also produce heavy rain that may lead to isolated instances of flash flooding. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago-O'Hare International Airport (KORD)

Lat: 41.98°NLon: 87.9°WElev: 666ft.

A Few Clouds

79°F

26°C

Humidity 74%
Wind Speed SW 6 mph
Barometer 29.99 in (1015.0 mb)
Dewpoint 70°F (21°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index82°F (28°C)
Last update 29 Jun 7:51 am CDT
Extended Forecast for

2 Miles SSW Evanston IL

  • Today

    Today: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm.  Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 89 °F

    Mostly Sunny
    then Chance
    T-storms

  • Tonight

    Tonight: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am.  Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm.  Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

    High: 85 °F

    Chance
    T-storms then
    Showers
    Likely

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: Showers likely before 7pm.  Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.  Chance of precipitation is 60%.

    Low: 69 °F

    Showers
    Likely then
    Mostly Clear

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

    High: 83 °F

    Sunny

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 70.

    Low: 70 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: Sunny, with a high near 87.

    High: 87 °F

    Sunny

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 71.

    Low: 71 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Thursday

    Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 82.

    High: 82 °F

    Sunny

Detailed Forecast

Today
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tonight
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Monday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Monday Night
Showers likely before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming clear, with a low around 69. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Tuesday
Sunny, with a high near 83. West northwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Tuesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 71.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 82.
Thursday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 71.
Independence Day
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 76.
Saturday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 92.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
2 Miles SSW Evanston IL
 42.01°N 87.7°W
5:56 am CDT Jun 29, 2025
8am CDT Jun 29, 2025-6pm CDT Jul 5, 2025
 
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