Explore this week’s weather forecast across the Midwest including Chicago’s climate updates, temperature variations, and potential storm alerts!

This is your Midwest Forecast update. Chicagoans can expect partly cloudy skies during the evening. Here’s the weather outside your front door. The Midwest futurecast shows a mix of scattered showers and thunderstorms moving across the region, particularly affecting areas from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Tomorrow, Kansas City will see a sizzling high of 94 degrees, continuing a trend of above-average temperatures across the region. Stay safe and enjoy your week!
A band of showers is stretching across the Midwest, bringing rain from St. Louis through Indianapolis and into Columbus. Fort Wayne is experiencing light rain, with the system also extending towards Louisville and Bowling Green. Detroit and Cleveland are under heavier rain showers, accompanying possible thunderstorm activity, indicating more intense weather. Meanwhile, areas such as Kansas City, Des Moines, and Springfield are enjoying clearer skies today.
For this evening in Chicago, temperatures will gradually dip, starting at 72 degrees at 9 PM. We can expect partly cloudy skies early, transitioning to clear conditions by 1 AM as temperatures ease to 70 degrees. Winds will maintain a gentle north-northeast flow at 9 miles per hour, calming slightly as the evening progresses.
Tonight, Chicago will dip to 69 degrees, while Indianapolis is expected to see a low of 69 as well. Fort Wayne will drop to 64 degrees, and Cleveland will cool down to 70 degrees. Notably, Kansas City remains warmer with a low of 76 degrees, marking a significant contrast across the region.
Tomorrow, Kansas City will see a sizzling high of 94 degrees, continuing a trend of above-average temperatures across the region. St. Louis is not far behind at 93 degrees, while Springfield reaches 92. In the Midwest, Indianapolis and Louisville will both hit 88 degrees, indicating a warm day throughout. Expect similar warmth in Peoria at 88 degrees, and Chicago will enjoy a pleasant high of 81. This pattern is influenced by a persistent ridge of high pressure contributing to the high temperatures.
The Midwest futurecast shows a mix of scattered showers and thunderstorms moving across the region, particularly affecting areas from Des Moines to Indianapolis. These storms are likely to bring gusty winds and brief heavy downpours through the late evening into tomorrow. As the cold front sweeps eastward, expect cooler temperatures to settle in behind it, dropping by about 5 to 10 degrees from previous highs. Keep an eye out for potential severe weather alerts in areas like Chicago and Columbus, where storms could intensify briefly. As we move into the next 24 to 48 hours, the weather will clear westward with drier conditions setting in by Thursday.
In Chicago, both Wednesday and Thursday will feature a high UV index of 9, with potential sunburn occurring in as little as 15 minutes when the sun is shining. Make sure to cover up and apply sunscreen for any outdoor activities, especially during peak sun hours.
Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies with a warm high of 82 degrees and a low of 66 degrees. Thursday: Expect another partly cloudy day, with temperatures again reaching a high of 82 degrees, cooling to 70 degrees overnight. Friday: Thunderstorms will make their presence felt, as temperatures rise to 89 degrees during the day and dip to 75 degrees at night. Saturday: The day is mostly clear with some clouds, bringing a high of 87 degrees and a nighttime low of 70 degrees. Sunday: Enjoy partly sunny conditions with a daytime high of 86 degrees and a low of 69 degrees. Monday: Warmer weather with partly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 90 degrees and a low of 72 degrees. Tuesday: Prepare for showers later in the day, with temperatures peaking at 89 degrees and dropping to 73 degrees during the night. Stay safe and enjoy your week!