As storm systems roll through the Midwest, cities from Chicago to St. Louis brace for varied weather conditions. Stay updated with our detailed coverage.

This edition brings you an in-depth look at the unfolding weather across Chicago and its surrounding cities. Expect a mix of partly cloudy skies and potential thunderstorms with temperatures fluctuating throughout the region. Explore safety tips, temperature trends, and more.
A robust storm system is making its way across the Midwest, with St. Louis experiencing heavy rainfall that’s spreading eastward into parts of southern Illinois. Chicago is seeing some showers as they move from southwest to northeast, hinting at more to come. Peoria and Springfield are on the fringes of scattered rain showers, which are less intense but present nonetheless. The radar shows more rain forming near Des Moines, aiming for the northern reaches by late afternoon.
For this evening in Chicago, the forecast anticipates mostly cloudy skies with temperatures starting at 75 degrees by 9 PM, gradually dipping to 72 degrees by 1 AM. Winds are expected to transition from east-southeast at 7 mph to south at 4 mph as the evening progresses.
Tonight, temperatures will drop to 66 degrees in Des Moines, while Kansas City will see a low of 68. Indianapolis and Louisville are expected to cool down to 71 degrees. Fort Wayne will be slightly cooler, reaching 69 degrees overnight, providing a refreshing end to the day.
Tomorrow, the Midwest is gearing up for some sizzling temperatures. Chicago will hit a high of 90 degrees, while Peoria isn’t far behind at 89. St. Louis and Indianapolis are expected to reach 87 and 85 degrees respectively. Kansas City follows closely with a high of 85 degrees.
A low-pressure system brings unsettled weather to the Midwest by tomorrow morning. Expect scattered thunderstorms from Chicago to Indianapolis, with the potential for localized flooding. Temperatures remain in the mid-70s across the region, slightly cooler in Detroit. A cold front moving in from the northwest will reach areas like Peoria by the afternoon, bringing gusty winds and a chance of severe storms. Later tomorrow, the system progresses eastward, gradually clearing skies and stabilizing conditions into Tuesday night.
The UV index in Chicago on Monday and Tuesday reaches a high of 9, with a burn time of about 15 minutes in direct sunlight.
Monday: Today kicks off with partly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 85 degrees and a low of 69 degrees. Tuesday: Prepare for scattered thunderstorms, with the temperature climbing to 88 degrees and dipping to 68 degrees overnight. Wednesday: We’ll see thunderstorms early, with a cooler high of 81 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. Thursday: Expect mostly clear skies and a high of 85 degrees, with temperatures dropping to 68 degrees at night. Friday: A beautiful, mostly clear day with a high of 86 degrees and an overnight low of 74 degrees. Saturday: The clear skies continue, with temperatures reaching 94 degrees during the day and lowering to 77 degrees at night. Sunday: Wrapping up the week, enjoy clear conditions with a high of 95 degrees and a nighttime low of 76 degrees.