Meteorologist Amy Freeze delivers crucial insights for Chicago’s weather tomorrow—expect sunny starts, partly cloudy skies, and potential evening storms. Stay informed on what to expect right outside your front door with our detailed forecast.

Welcome to your deep dive into Chicago’s ever-changing weather! Meteorologist Amy Freeze breaks down the forecast from a sunny morning to potential severe afternoon storms across the Midwest. Understand the impact of a cold front, temperature fluctuations, and safety tips during high UV indices and storm warnings.
Cloud cover is widespread across the Midwest, presenting a mix of rain and snow. Indianapolis and Fort Wayne, Indiana, are experiencing moderate rain, with precipitation extending towards Bowling Green, Kentucky. Over in Chicago, clouds are thickening as rain moves eastward, brushing past Des Moines, Iowa. Detroit is also getting rainy conditions, with the precipitation track moving northeast. Across northern Michigan, including areas near Saginaw, there’s a transition to snow, as cooler air mixes with the advancing weather system.
Tomorrow morning in Chicago will start off sunny with a temperature of 70 degrees at 8 AM and a gentle south breeze at 11 miles per hour. By 10 AM, it transitions to partly cloudy skies, warming up to 77 degrees with winds shifting to the south-southwest at 13 miles per hour. At noon, expect partly cloudy conditions to continue with temperatures climbing to 84 degrees and wind speeds increasing to 17 miles per hour from the south-southwest.
High temperatures tomorrow in the Midwest are set to soar, with many locations experiencing above-average readings. Chicago is slated for a warm 91 degrees, while Peoria will reach 84 degrees. Indianapolis and Louisville are both forecasted to hit 90 degrees, indicating a significant warm-up. Kansas City will see a more moderate high of 75 degrees.
A cold front is set to sweep across the Midwest tomorrow, bringing a line of storms from Des Moines to Chicago by the afternoon. Heavy rain and strong winds are likely, with the potential for isolated severe thunderstorms, especially around Peoria and Indianapolis. Expect significant rainfall accumulations that could lead to localized flooding, particularly in lower-lying areas. Temperatures will drop significantly behind the front, making for a cooler Wednesday with a drying trend across the region. Keep an eye on weather alerts as the front progresses eastward into the Ohio Valley.
On Monday, Chicago will experience a very high UV index of 9, with a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight. Tuesday’s UV index remains high at 8, with a slightly longer burn time of 17 minutes.
For the 7 Day Outlook in Chicago: Monday: Partly cloudy with a high of 86 degrees and a low of 67. Tuesday: Showers late, as temperatures reach up to 90 degrees, cooling down to 63. Wednesday: Expect a mostly cloudy day with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 54. Thursday: Showers return with a daytime high of 72 degrees and a low of 57. Friday: Partly cloudy conditions as temperatures peak at 63 degrees and drop to 55 at night. Saturday: A mix of sun and clouds, with a high of 68 degrees and an overnight low of 54. Sunday: Partly cloudy again, warming up slightly to a high of 76 degrees, with a low of 60.