National Weather Service

News Headlines

July 27, 2026: Intense Severe Storms Produce Multiple Tornadoes, Extensive Wind Damage, Damaging Hail, and Flooding

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

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

Overcast

80°F

27°C

Humidity	52%
Wind Speed	S 15 G 24 mph
Barometer	29.96 in (1013.5 mb)
Dewpoint	61°F (16°C)
Visibility	10.00 mi
Heat Index	81°F (27°C)
Last update	31 Jul 11:53 am CDT

More Information:

Local Forecast Office More Local Wx 3 Day History Hourly Weather Forecast

Detailed forecast for

Central Cook

Rest Of Today

Cloudy. A slight chance of showers late in the morning, then showers in the afternoon. A slight chance of thunderstorms late. Highs in the lower 80s. Temperature falling into the mid 70s in the afternoon. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 90 percent.

Tonight

A slight chance of thunderstorms early in the evening. Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the late evening and overnight. Lows in the upper 60s. East winds 10 to 15 mph. Gusts up to 25 mph after midnight. Chance of precipitation near 100 percent.

Saturday

A slight chance of thunderstorms in the morning. Showers. A chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Breezy, humid. Near steady temperature around 70. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 80 percent.

Saturday Night

Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers with a slight chance of thunderstorms in the evening, then a slight chance of showers after midnight. Breezy. Near steady temperature in the upper 60s. Northeast winds 15 to 20 mph, diminishing to 10 to 15 mph after midnight. Gusts up to 30 mph. Chance of precipitation 50 percent.

Sunday

Mostly cloudy in the morning, then becoming partly cloudy. Near steady temperature around 70. North winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts up to 25 mph.

Sunday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the lower 60s.

Monday

Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s.

Monday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 60s.

Tuesday

Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s.

Tuesday Night

Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s.