Expect partly cloudy skies with temperatures starting at 70 degrees in Chicago. Winds remain calm advancing to a gentle breeze by noon. Read more about the regional forecast and what it means for your day!

Start your day informed with Chicago’s weather outlook for tomorrow. Anticipate temperatures starting at 70°F under partly cloudy conditions, gradually rising towards noon. The Midwest sees varied weather, from calm skies in Chicago to storms near Bowling Green. With potential showers by afternoon, understanding this forecast can help in planning your activities effectively while tackling the Midwest’s fluctuating weather.
On the Regional Radar, showers are sweeping across southeastern Missouri and stretching into southern Illinois, with Springfield experiencing significant rainfall. The weather is calm around Chicago, but rain showers are developing in the vicinity of Fort Wayne. Around Bowling Green, there are scattered storms on the radar as rain showers slide east through Kentucky. Southern Michigan and northern areas of Ohio including Detroit and Cleveland are seeing lighter showers, with rain fragments moving southeast.
Tomorrow morning in Chicago begins with temperatures around 70 degrees at 8 AM, under a partly cloudy sky. Winds will be calm initially, shifting to a south-southeast breeze at 4 mph by 10 AM as temperatures rise to 74 degrees. By noon, conditions will be partly cloudy with temperatures reaching 79 degrees and a gentle 6 mph breeze from the south-southeast.
Tomorrow, high temperatures in the Midwest will reach into the 80s, with Louisville leading the pack at a sizzling 90 degrees. Indianapolis expects a warm 88, while St. Louis will also be cozy at 88 degrees. Chicago and Des Moines will see highs around 86, making it a warm day across the region. Most areas are experiencing above-average temperatures, driven by a persistent ridge of high pressure. Expect a mix of sunshine and humidity as these warm conditions settle in for the day.
A frontal system is advancing across the Midwest, bringing scattered showers and thunderstorms from Kansas City to Indianapolis by tomorrow afternoon. Heavy rainfall is possible, with potential flash flooding in low-lying and urban areas, particularly from St. Louis to Louisville. Expect a dip in temperatures behind the front, with cooler air filtering in from Des Moines to Cleveland by evening. Keep an eye out for strong winds accompanying the storms, but widespread severe weather is not anticipated.
The UV index in Chicago will climb to a very high 9 on Monday, with sun exposure risks leading to a potential burn time of just 15 minutes. On Tuesday, expect the UV index to be slightly lower at 8, but with similar sun strength, making the burn time approximately 17 minutes.
Monday: Mostly cloudy with temperatures reaching a high of 79 degrees and a low of 66 degrees. Tuesday: The day stays cloudy with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Wednesday: Expect mostly clear skies with a high of 83 degrees, cooling down to 67 degrees at night. Thursday: Mostly clear again with the high touching 83 degrees and a low of 69 degrees. Friday: Scattered thunderstorms are expected with a daytime high of 89 degrees and cooling to 73 degrees overnight. Saturday: Partly cloudy conditions with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy skies continue, with temperatures reaching a high of 88 degrees and a nighttime low of 71 degrees.