Severe Thunderstorms in the Northern Plains; Heavy Rainfall in the Mississippi and Tennessee Valleys; Critical Fire Weather in the Southwest

Severe thunderstorms, with a significant wind threat, will continue through tonight across the northern Plains. Wind gusts of 60 to 100 mph are possible. Heavy rainfall will continue through tonight from Oklahoma into Missouri, and in the Tennessee Valley through Monday. Critical fire weather conditions continue in the Southwest through Tuesday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78° N Lon: 87.76° W Elev: 617 ft.

Thunderstorm Light Rain Fog/Mist

66°F

19°C

Humidity 87%
Wind Speed Calm
Barometer 29.98 in (1014.2 mb)
Dewpoint 62°F (17°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 8 Jun 2:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Cook

Rest Of Tonight
Cloudy. A chance of showers early in the evening, then a slight chance of showers late in the evening. A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms until late afternoon, then showers with a chance of thunderstorms late. Highs in the lower 80s inland, but only in the upper 70s near the lake. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Monday Night
Showers with a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds around 10 mph, diminishing to around 5 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers. Highs in the mid 80s inland, but only in the lower 80s near the lake. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph, increasing to around 10 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Breezy with highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.
Thursday
Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then partly cloudy with showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy. Showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms in the evening. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
Friday
Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s.
Friday Night
Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Saturday Night
Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of thunderstorms in the evening. A chance of showers. Lows in the mid 60s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.



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