Get ready for a whirlwind of weather changes in Chicago! From a sunny afternoon to an expected line of thunderstorms, understand how these shifts can affect your week with Amy Freeze’s detailed insights.

The Midwest is currently experiencing a varied climate, with Chicago awaiting mostly cloudy skies this evening. Temperatures will gently dip as the night progresses. A startling contrast is seen across other Midwest cities, with conditions ranging from clear skies to suspected severe thunderstorms. Keep abreast of these changes and understand the forces behind these weather patterns with Amy’s expert forecasts. With potential storms and varying temperatures across the region, become weather-aware with all the significant details needed to navigate your week.
The Midwest is seeing a relatively calm pattern this morning with the exception of parts of Ohio, which are experiencing showers and isolated thunderstorms, especially over Cleveland moving toward Columbus. Clouds are building in this area, suggesting more precipitation could be on the way. Detroit, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis are currently free from significant weather activity, enjoying clearer skies. Areas like Des Moines, Kansas City, and Bowling Green are continuing to experience fair conditions with no rain in the forecast. As the day progresses, cities such as Chicago and St. Louis can expect to stay dry under partly cloudy skies.
For the evening in Chicago, mostly cloudy skies will accompany temperatures starting at 61 degrees around 9 PM, gradually decreasing to 58 degrees by 11 PM and continuing into the early hours. Winds will come from the east shifting slightly southeast, maintaining a gentle 4 to 6 miles per hour.
Tonight in the Midwest, temperatures are cooling down significantly. Chicago will see a low of 62 degrees, while Indianapolis is expected to drop to 68. Kansas City is anticipating a cooler night at 61, with Springfield even chillier at 57. Louisville will remain relatively warm at 72. Expect a crisp start tomorrow in Peoria with a low of 62 degrees.
High temperatures tomorrow in the Midwest are well above average, indicating a significant warming trend. St. Louis will see a hot high of 89 degrees. Peoria is expected to reach a sizzling 92 degrees, while Chicago will warm up to 86 degrees. Indianapolis and Louisville will both experience highs of 88 degrees, with Bowling Green not far behind at 89. The warm weather is driven by high pressure dominating the region, providing plenty of sunshine.
A dynamic weather day unfolds in the Midwest with a line of showers and thunderstorms expected to advance from Iowa through Illinois and Indiana. By tomorrow evening, some storms could approach severe levels with a risk of heavy rainfall and gusty winds, particularly around Chicago and Indianapolis. Temperatures will range from the mid-60s in St. Louis to cooler 50s near Detroit, under cloud cover. Expect improving conditions late Thursday as the front sweeps eastward, clearing skies from Peoria to Columbus. Remain weather aware for the potential of localized flooding, especially in urban or poor drainage areas.
The UV index in Chicago on Thursday will be high at 7, with a potential burn time of about 20 minutes in direct sunlight. On Friday, the index rises to a very high level of 8, reducing the burn time to just 17 minutes.
Thursday: Scattered strong storms likely, with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 61. Friday: Thunderstorms early, cooling slightly to a high of 87 degrees and a low of 53. Saturday: Partly cloudy skies dominate the day, with a high of 64 degrees and a low of 52. Sunday: Calm and partly cloudy, reaching 58 degrees and dipping to 44 at night. Monday: Showers moving in late, with a high of 53 degrees and a low of 50. Tuesday: Continued risk of rain, expect a high of 56 degrees and a low of 50. Wednesday: Mostly cloudy with a slight chill, temperatures peaking at 55 degrees and an overnight low of 48.