Dangerous Heat and Possible Flooding

Dangerous heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through Saturday with daytime highs of 110-115°F. Extreme Heat Warnings remain in effect. Dangerous heat will build across the southern Plains again beginning this weekend. Heavy to excessive rain over the Carolinas Friday may lead to isolated areas of flash flooding. Read More >

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

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

A Few Clouds

76°F

24°C

Humidity 48%
Wind Speed SE 6 mph
Barometer 30.16 in (1020.3 mb)
Dewpoint 55°F (13°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Heat Index78°F (26°C)
Last update 28 Aug 9:53 am CDT
Detailed forecast for

Central Cook

Rest Of Today
Mostly sunny late in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s. South winds around 5 mph.
Saturday
Mostly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
Mostly cloudy. A slight chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Sunday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s. South winds 10 to 15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.
Sunday Night
Mostly cloudy in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Monday
Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 20 percent.
Tuesday
Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. A chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 70s. Chance of precipitation 40 percent.
Wednesday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
Thursday
Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s.



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