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Extremely Dangerous Heat in the Western U.S. through Saturday; Heat Spreads East into Next Week

Extremely dangerous heat continues in the Western U.S. through Saturday with widespread Excessive Heat Warnings and Heat Advisories. Hazardous heat will expand over much of the central and eastern U.S. late this weekend into next week. Confidence is increasing in extremely dangerous heat, particularly for urban areas in the Southeast and East Coast beginning Monday. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Chicago, Chicago Midway Airport (KMDW)

Lat: 41.78°NLon: 87.76°WElev: 617ft.

A Few Clouds

72°F

22°C

Humidity 73%
Wind Speed E 6 mph
Barometer 30.09 in (1017.9 mb)
Dewpoint 63°F (17°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Last update 11 Jul 9:53 pm CDT
Extended Forecast for

Chicago IL

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph.

    Low: 67 °F

    Partly Cloudy

  • Friday

    Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 81 °F

    Mostly Sunny

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.

    Low: 68 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Saturday

    Saturday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

    High: 87 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 74 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Sunday

    Sunday: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.

    High: 94 °F

    Slight Chance
    T-storms then
    Sunny

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.

    Low: 78 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

  • Monday

    Monday: Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.

    High: 95 °F

    Hot

  • Monday Night

    Monday Night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.

    Low: 77 °F

    Chance
    T-storms

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 81. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 87. Southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74. South southeast wind around 10 mph.
Sunday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 94.
Sunday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 78.
Monday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 77.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91.
Tuesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 65.
Thursday
Sunny, with a high near 77.
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Point Forecast:
Chicago IL
 41.84°N 87.68°W
Last Update:
8:42 pm CDT Jul 11, 2024
Forecast Valid:
10pm CDT Jul 11, 2024-6pm CDT Jul 18, 2024
 
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