Strong Storms and Heavy Rainfall Threats; Dangerous Heat for Southern Plains into the Southwest

Thunderstorms, some severe, will impact areas of the Plains into the Midwest today. Rainfall can be locally heavy as well from these storms with isolated instances of flash flooding. Monsoonal flow will enhance rainfall across the Four Corners into the central Rockies today. Meanwhile, summer heat continues for the southern Plains, Southwest into southern California. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Hazardous Weather Outlook

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

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

Mostly Cloudy

76°F

24°C

Humidity	47%
Wind Speed	E 3 mph
Barometer	30.13 in (1019.4 mb)
Dewpoint	54°F (12°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	78°F (26°C)
Last update	25 Aug 11:53 am CDT

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Detailed forecast for

Central Cook

Rest Of Today

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s inland, but only in the mid 70s near the lake. South winds 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight

Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers late. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.

Wednesday

Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms early in the afternoon. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms late. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Wednesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday

Mostly sunny. Highs around 80 inland, but only in the mid 70s near the lake. North winds 5 to 10 mph.

Thursday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

Friday

Mostly sunny. Highs around 80 inland, but only in the mid 70s near the lake.

Friday Night

Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s.

Saturday

Partly cloudy in the morning, then becoming mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. Lows in the upper 60s.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 80s.

Sunday Night

Partly cloudy in the evening, then becoming mostly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the lower 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.

Monday

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers in the morning. Highs in the mid 80s. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.