Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides an in-depth look at Chicago’s weather for the week. Expect variations from cool mornings to potentially severe thunderstorms by late afternoon.

Chicago Tomorrow Morning News – 05/10/2025 Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with your Midwest forecast update. Enjoy clear skies from Des Moines to Springfield, light rain near Chicago, and potential thunderstorms brewing. Stay tuned into the weekend with cooler temperatures and clearer skies. Detailed daily forecasts inside. Visit https://amyfreeze.ai/ for the full 7-day forecast.
A quiet weather pattern dominates much of the Midwest region this morning, with clear skies from Des Moines to Springfield. A few light rain showers are developing near Chicago, making their way eastward toward Fort Wayne. Detroit and Cleveland remain clear for now, but clouds are expected to increase as the day goes on. Farther south, cities like Indianapolis and Louisville are enjoying calm weather with no precipitation in sight. This quiet trend extends through Columbus and Charleston, providing a tranquil start to the weekend.
Tomorrow morning in Chicago, expect a cool start with temperatures at 51 degrees around 8 AM, accompanied by a gentle west-southwest wind at 6 miles per hour. As the morning progresses, temperatures will rise to 62 degrees by 10 AM and then to 66 degrees by noon. Winds will shift to the west at 8 miles per hour, becoming north at 10 miles per hour by noon.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, expect above-average temperatures with highs soaring into the 80s. Kansas City is set to reach 85 degrees, while St. Louis and Louisville will see highs of 80 and 83 degrees, respectively. Indianapolis is also warm with a forecasted high of 82 degrees, and Peoria is close behind at 83. Chicago will be a bit cooler at 65 degrees, but the overall trend across the region indicates warmer conditions than usual.
A warm front is pushing through the Midwest, bringing an increased chance for thunderstorms in cities like Chicago and Indianapolis tomorrow. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds, especially around Fort Wayne and Cleveland, as the system intensifies by late afternoon. Temperatures will remain mild, but keep an eye out for possible severe storm warnings. By tomorrow evening, as the front heads eastward, conditions could worsen, leading to localized flooding concerns in low-lying areas. After the front passes, expect cooler temperatures and clearing skies heading into the weekend.
The UV index in Chicago will be high at 8 on Saturday, with a burn time of just 17 minutes in direct sunlight. Sunday’s UV index remains at 8, maintaining that same 17-minute burn time. T
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Saturday: Clear skies with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 45. Sunday: Mostly clear with temperatures reaching 69 degrees, cooling down to 51 at night. Monday: Expect cloudy conditions with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 59. Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies and a pleasant high of 71 degrees, with temperatures dipping to 58 at night. Wednesday: Partly cloudy and warmer, peaking at 76 degrees, the low is 64. Thursday: Thunderstorms early in the day with a high of 85 degrees and an overnight low of 65. Friday: Skies clear up to mostly clear conditions, and temperatures will reach 77 degrees with a low of 57. Enjoy the week ahead, and stay prepared for those mid-week storms!