Dive into the weather contrasts across the Midwest—soak up the calm before the storm with our expert forecast.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze delivers your comprehensive guide to this week’s Midwest weather—from tranquil evenings in Chicago to the warmth spreading in the southern regions, and the severe weather alerts for the upcoming days. Whether planning your outdoor activities or preparing for potential storms, stay ahead with our detailed forecast.
A calm weather pattern dominates the Midwest region at this time, as shown on the regional radar. From Chicago to Cleveland, skies are clear with no precipitation observed. Farther south, places like Indianapolis and Louisville are also experiencing dry conditions, providing a serene day ahead for outdoor activities. Across the Great Lakes region, including Detroit, weather remains tranquil with no rain or snow in sight.
This evening in Chicago, clear skies will dominate throughout the night. Temperatures will gradually decrease from 51 degrees at 9 PM to 47 degrees by 1 AM. Winds will be from the north-northeast at 13 miles per hour initially, calming to 10 miles per hour by early morning.
Tonight in the Midwest Detroit gets down to a cool 47 degrees. Fort Wayne is looking at 48 degrees, and Indianapolis will not be far behind at 60 degrees. Expect temperatures in St. Louis to hover around 60 degrees, while Kansas City will cool down to 56. Cleveland should see a low of 53 degrees.
High temperatures across the Midwest tomorrow will reach well above average as warm air dominates the region. Kansas City is set to hit 85 degrees, while St. Louis warms up to 80. Indianapolis will enjoy a pleasant 82 degrees, and Peoria is forecasted at 83 degrees. Chicago will be slightly cooler at 65, influenced by lingering cloud cover. The strongest warming will be felt in the southern parts of the region, with Charleston reaching a high of 86 degrees.
A potent cold front is set to move into the Midwest tomorrow, ushering in showers and potential thunderstorms from Kansas City to Indianapolis. Expect the most intense weather overnight into early morning, with gusty winds and heavy rain being the primary concerns. Areas like Detroit and Chicago should be vigilant for flash flooding due to high rainfall rates, especially where urban drainage may struggle to keep up. By midday, the rain shifts east towards Cleveland, with improving conditions westward bringing cooler and drier air. Temperatures behind the front will drop noticeably, with clearer skies likely as we move into the weekend.
The UV index in Chicago today is high at 8, with a quick burn time of just 17 minutes, making sun protection crucial if you plan to be outdoors. Tomorrow, it remains at 8.
Saturday: Clear skies with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 45. Sunday: Mostly clear and pleasant with a high of 69 degrees, cooling to 51 at night. Monday: Cloudy conditions take over with a daytime high of 75 degrees and a low of 59. Tuesday: Expect partly cloudy skies, reaching 71 degrees during the day and dipping to 58 at night. Wednesday: More clouds with patches of sun, a warm high of 76 degrees and an overnight low of 64. Thursday: Thunderstorms roll in during the afternoon, with temperatures rising to 85 degrees, then falling to 65. Friday: Skies clear up again, to finish the week mostly clear, a high of 77 degrees and a low of 57.