Thunderstorms and Heavy Rains in the Appalachians

Multiple rounds of moderate to locally heavy rain will impact portions of the Appalachians and Mid-Atlantic, which may lead to flash flooding concerns. Thunderstorms with isolated severe wind gusts will be possible this afternoon from parts of the Southeast into the southern and central Appalachians. A multi-day heavy rain will pose a flash flood threat in New Mexico beginning Tuesday. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

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

Light Rain Fog/Mist

59°F

15°C

Humidity 90%
Wind Speed NE 14 mph
Barometer 30.14 in (1020.5 mb)
Dewpoint 56°F (13°C)
Visibility 6.00 mi
Last update 21 Sep 9:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Cook

Rest Of Today
Cloudy. Showers likely late in the morning, then a chance of showers in the afternoon. Near steady temperature in the lower 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation 70 percent.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph in the afternoon.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 60s.
Thursday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Friday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Saturday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 60s.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 70s.



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926 AM CDT Mon Sep 21 2026
 
 

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