This week, Chicago is hitting high temperatures combined with potential severe weather conditions. Learn what this means for your daily plans and how to stay safe.

As Chicago bathes in sunlight with highs reaching up into the 90s, an impending weather shift brings a line of storms from Des Moines through to Chicago. This detailed report covers daily temperature swings, storm predictions, and safety tips for navigating the volatile Midwest weather. With insights on expected rainfall, storm timing, and post-storm forecasts, stay prepared and informed with our extensive weather guide. A line of storms is progressing eastward across the Midwest, currently bringing rain to Des Moines. These showers are advancing toward Peoria with the potential for developing into thunderstorms. Chicago might see clouds increasing as the system approaches. The regions from Indianapolis to Fort Wayne remain clear, but keep an eye on the skies as the weather pattern shifts.
Afternoon in Chicago will be mostly sunny with temperatures soaring up to 92 degrees. Winds from the south-southwest will maintain a steady 15 miles per hour. It’s a bright and warm afternoon with clear skies.
Today’s high temperatures across the Midwest are sizzling. St. Louis sets the bar with a scorching 95 degrees, matched by Louisville and Charleston. Chicago will see a warm high of 93, while Indianapolis and Fort Wayne reach 92 degrees. On the cooler side, Des Moines will settle for a more moderate 83, giving a notable contrast to the sweltering southern cities. Kansas City follows closely behind at 87 degrees, rounding out the warm highs in the region.
Tonight in the Midwest, temperatures will remain relatively mild. Chicago is expected to cool down to 67 degrees, while Peoria will drop slightly to 66. Indianapolis is forecasted for a low of 72 degrees, and Kansas City is also set for 72. Notably, temperatures across the region stay above the average for this time of year.
Tomorrow, temperatures will soar across the Midwest, with Kansas City reaching a high of 88 degrees. St. Louis will see a warm day with highs around 89, while Indianapolis is expected to hit 92 degrees. In Louisville and Bowling Green, thermometers will push up to 94 degrees. Notably, Charleston, West Virginia, is projected to peak at a sizzling 95 degrees, contributing to above-average readings due to a strong ridge of high pressure settling over the region.
A cold front is sweeping through the Midwest, bringing a line of storms from Des Moines to Chicago tonight, with potential for severe thunderstorms and heavy rain. Isolated tornados could develop from Kansas City to Peoria, so exercise caution. Rainfall amounts exceeding an inch are expected, which may lead to localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas. On Saturday, showers continue to move eastward towards Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, while the front pushes toward Detroit by evening. In the wake of the storms, anticipate cooler, drier air settling in by Sunday, offering a pleasant end to the weekend across the region.
This weekend, Chicago will experience a high UV index of 9 on Saturday, with a burn time of just 15 minutes. On Sunday, the index decreases to 6, offering about 23 minutes before sunburn risk increases.