Catch the latest weather trends and predictions for Chicago and the broader Midwest region, with detailed updates on temperatures, storms, and essential weather advisories.

As Chicago welcomes the morning with partly cloudy skies, the broader Midwest region experiences a mix of rain and clear conditions. Explore detailed daily updates, temperature variations, and impending weather changes across the Midwest. Discover how these shifts impact your week with our extended forecast deep dive, including potential storm predictions and essential safety tips during varying weather conditions.
The Midwest is experiencing a mix of wet weather and dry spells. Light rain showers are moving through Saginaw and Detroit, with some rain extending towards Cleveland. Fort Wayne is experiencing cloud cover with rain developing. Columbus is also seeing a spot of rain pushing eastward. Areas like Chicago, Indianapolis, and St. Louis are under clear skies, enjoying a break from precipitation.
Temperatures in Chicago for tomorrow morning will range from 53 degrees at 8 AM to 58 degrees by 10 AM. Winds will shift from west-northwest at 8 miles per hour to north-northeast at 9 miles per hour by noon.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, temperatures are expected to be quite warm, with many cities reaching above average highs. Kansas City is leading the pack at 80 degrees, followed closely by Springfield at 79. St. Louis and Peoria will both see highs of 77, while Indianapolis is set for a warm 74. However, further north, Chicago and Fort Wayne will be cooler, with highs around 61 and 68 degrees, respectively.
The Midwest is set for a mix of rain showers and thunderstorms tomorrow. Chicago to Indianapolis will see scattered storms through the afternoon, with potential for localized heavy downpours. A cold front pushing eastward will keep temperatures in Louisville and Columbus cooler, with highs in the low 70s. Peoria and Fort Wayne should prepare for brief but intense rainfall late afternoon. Stay alert for possible severe weather alerts as instability over the region may increase storm intensity, especially around Cleveland and Detroit.
Today in Chicago, the UV Index is moderate at 5, with a burn time of approximately 27 minutes under direct sunlight. As we move into Sunday, expect the UV Index to rise to 8, where a high level of protection is necessary due to a burn time of 17 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Saturday: Partly cloudy with a high of 68 degrees and a low of 51 degrees. Sunday: Mostly clear with temperatures reaching a high of 63 degrees, cooling to a low of 44 degrees. Monday: Showers expected late in the day. High of 54 degrees and low of 50. Tuesday: Rain throughout the day, with highs around 53 degrees and lows near 48. Wednesday: Partly cloudy skies will prevail, peaking at 53 degrees and dropping to 46 degrees overnight. Thursday: Continued partly cloudy with a high of 58 degrees and low of 45. Friday: The week rounds off with partly cloudy conditions, reaching a high of 62 degrees and a low of 48.