This week in Chicago and the Midwest: thunderstorms, heat waves, and clear skies. Get ready each day with precise forecasts!

As we step into a tumultuous week of weather for Chicago and surrounding Midwest areas, prepare for a diverse range of conditions. The forecast includes severe thunderstorms, moving east from Des Moines towards Chicago, and clear conditions in places like Bowling Green and Louisville. Along with stormy evenings come rising daytime temperatures across the region, peaking near triple digits in some areas. Stay updated and safe with comprehensive, daily weather insights. Full forecast details on our blog: https://amyfreeze.ai/
Storms are moving into the Midwest from the west, with Des Moines experiencing severe weather activity. The system is advancing eastward towards Fort Wayne and could impact areas like Indianapolis and Chicago with rain. Expect clear and calm conditions over Bowling Green and Louisville. As this pattern progresses, be ready for possible precipitation in Cleveland and Detroit.
This evening in Chicago, prepare for scattered thunderstorms starting around 9 PM with temperatures at 77 degrees. Winds will be light from the northeast at 4 mph. By 11 PM, showers persist as temperatures drop slightly to 75 degrees. Rain continues into the early morning hours, with a temperature of 72 degrees and winds shifting to north-northeast.
Tonight in the Midwest, we’re looking at lows around 69 degrees in Chicago and 72 in Fort Wayne. Indianapolis will cool down to 75 degrees, while Louisville should see a low of 76. Expect slightly cooler temperatures in Columbus at 73 and a mild 72 in Cleveland.
Tomorrow, high temperatures in the Midwest will soar, with Kansas City reaching 95 degrees, while St. Louis is expected to hit a sizzling 96 degrees. In Indiana, both Indianapolis and Fort Wayne will enjoy highs of 92 and 86 degrees, respectively. Louisville will also experience warmth with a high of 96 degrees and Bowling Green just slightly warmer at 97 degrees.
A cold front moves across the Midwest tomorrow, sparking scattered thunderstorms from Kansas City to Cleveland. Expect heavy rainfall and gusty winds, particularly around Chicago and Fort Wayne. The strongest storms may bring localized flooding, so stay alert for severe weather warnings. After the evening storms, cooler, drier air will filter in across the region. Pay attention to temperatures dropping about 10 degrees post-front, with clearer skies heading into Wednesday.
The UV index in Chicago is very high at 8 on Tuesday, so the sun is particularly strong, with a burn time of approximately 17 minutes. Wednesday sees a slight decrease with a UV index of 7, but still requires caution as burn time is around 20 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Tuesday: Thunderstorms expected with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies with temperatures reaching 79 degrees for the high and 70 degrees for the low. Thursday: Thunderstorms early on, with a repeat high of 92 degrees and a low of 74 degrees. Friday: More thunderstorms throughout the day with a high of 89 degrees and a low of 72 degrees. Saturday: The skies clear up a bit, the high will be 85 degrees, dipping to 72 degrees at night. Sunday: Be prepared for late thunderstorms with daytime temperatures reaching 90 degrees, and a low of 73 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions as we start the week with a high of 86 degrees and a nighttime low of 68 degrees.