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Greetings, weather enthusiasts! Amy Freeze here with an in-depth look at this week’s weather across Chicago and the Midwest. Find out what’s in store from cool temperatures to potential storm systems, and how these changes might affect your plans. Stay informed and stay safe as we navigate these dynamic weather patterns together.A line of storms is making its way across the Midwest towards Indianapolis. St. Louis will start seeing rain as the storm progresses. Areas along the Great Lakes, including Detroit and Cleveland, are experiencing rain with more cloud cover as systems move in from the northwest. Clouds are scattered across Des Moines, staying mostly clear for now but expect overcast conditions. Expect intermittent showers and cloud cover in Fort Wayne.
This afternoon in Chicago, temperatures will peak at 58 degrees by 4 PM. A gentle east-northeast wind will blow at 9 miles per hour, maintaining a mostly sunny vibe. By 6 PM, expect temperatures to dip slightly to 56 degrees, accompanied by partly cloudy skies with winds increasing to 10 miles per hour. As the day transitions to 8 PM, the temperature will hover around 55 degrees with mostly cloudy conditions and winds easing back to 9 miles per hour.
Today Chicago is on the cool side with a high of just 58 degrees, while farther south in St. Louis, residents can expect a more comfortable 71 degrees. Indianapolis will see a high of 72, bringing a pleasant afternoon. In Peoria, things warm up nicely with a high reaching 73 degrees. Columbus has a high of 67 degrees, standing in contrast to warmer temperatures in southern cities like Louisville at 74. Tonight in the Midwest, Chicago will see a low of 47 degrees, while Indianapolis is forecasted to chill down to 50. Look for Peoria at 49 degrees and Fort Wayne slightly cooler at 46. Saginaw is expected to drop to 44, marking one of the colder spots in the region. Expect a mild night in Cleveland with a low of 51 degrees.
Tonight in the Midwest, Chicago will see a low of 47 degrees, while Indianapolis is forecasted to chill down to 50. Look for Peoria at 49 degrees and Fort Wayne slightly cooler at 46. Saginaw is expected to drop to 44, marking one of the colder spots in the region. Expect a mild night in Cleveland with a low of 51 degrees.
Tomorrow is Chicago expect to reach 61 degrees, while Peoria will warm up to 68 degrees. Indianapolis and Fort Wayne are both forecasted to hit 66 degrees, and Louisville will see a high of 69 degrees. In the southern part of the region, Charleston, West Virginia, could enjoy a warm 72 degrees, making it one of the warmest spots in the Midwest.
A weather system will be crossing the Midwest, bringing notable changes. Expect rain showers impacting cities like Des Moines and moving towards Chicago by late Saturday. Peoria and Fort Wayne are likely to see heavier rain, with a slight risk of thunderstorms developing in the evening. Temperatures will drop by about 5 to 10 degrees as the front passes, leading to cooler, breezy conditions on Sunday. Monitor for potential localized flooding in low-lying areas.
The UV index in Chicago will be high over the weekend with a rating of 8 for both Saturday and Sunday. Prepare for sun exposure and take precautions, as the burn time is just 17 minutes in direct sunlight.