Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides an engaging update on the weather across the Midwest, focusing on tomorrow’s conditions in Chicago. Discover how the sunny morning will evolve into potential evening thunderstorms.

Chicago Tomorrow Morning News – Get ready to experience a dynamic weather day in Chicago and across the Midwest. Meteorologist Amy Freeze brings you the latest updates. The morning in Chicago starts with mostly sunny skies which will later make way for potential evening thunderstorms as the low-pressure system moves through. This detailed forecast includes temperature trends, storm warnings, and safety tips to help you prepare for the day.
Heavy rain is centered around Columbus, Ohio, spreading across the state into Cleveland and Bowling Green with thunderstorms on radar. Indianapolis is witnessing steady rainfall, while Fort Wayne and Chicago are presently under cloud cover as the storm systems move towards the east. Down south, Louisville experiences light rain showers trailing off, with the system shifting towards Charleston, West Virginia. The storm intensity decreases heading northwest, with Peoria showing minor cloud presence, while areas like Des Moines and Kansas City remain dry and clear, protected from the rain by high pressure systems over the plains.
Tomorrow morning in Chicago, temperatures will start at 54 degrees at 8 AM with mostly sunny skies. By 10 AM, expect sunny conditions with temperatures rising to 56 degrees. A steady wind from the north at 13 miles per hour will be present throughout the morning. As we reach noon, temperatures are predicted to climb to 58 degrees with continued sunshine.
Tomorrow’s high temperatures across the Midwest are expected to be significantly warmer than average for this time of year. Kansas City will reach a high of 88 degrees, while St. Louis warms up to 87 degrees. Moving east, Springfield will see a pleasant high of 82 degrees, and Indianapolis will reach 74 degrees. In northern areas, Chicago is expected to be cooler at 62 degrees, suggesting a noticeable temperature gradient across the region.
A low-pressure system continues to drive rain across the Midwest, with showers extending from Des Moines to Bowling Green. Thunderstorms are likely in regions like Chicago and Fort Wayne, potentially impacting the evening commute. Expect some clearing in St. Louis, but the rest of the area remains under wet conditions into Friday. Temperatures are cooler, with a chance of severe storms, so keep an eye out for updates on any severe thunderstorm warnings. By Friday afternoon, the system begins to push eastwards, bringing dryer skies to parts of the western Midwest.
The UV index in Chicago reaches a high of 7 on Friday, with a burn time of about 20 minutes under mostly cloudy skies. However, anticipate sun breaks and prepare with sunscreen if outdoors. By Saturday, the UV index climbs to a strong 8, reducing burn time to approximately 17 minutes.
Chicago’s 7-Day Forecast: Friday: Partly cloudy with a high of 79 degrees, dropping to a low of 52 degrees. Saturday: Mostly clear skies, cooler with highs reaching 63 degrees and lows around 49 degrees. Sunday: Clear and sunny, warming up to 71 degrees with a low of 55 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy, temperatures rising to a warm 87 degrees during the day and a mild 67 degrees at night. Tuesday: Prepare for showers with temperatures peaking at 87 degrees and cooling down to 68 degrees. Wednesday: Expect more showers, a bit cooler with a high of 70 degrees and a low of 58 degrees. Thursday: Showers early, high of 68 degrees settling into a low of 57 degrees by evening.