Explore Chicago’s evolving weather landscape with sunny days starting at a pleasant 62°F, escalating to stormy conditions by evening. Keep your umbrellas handy!

This week in Chicago starts with a refreshing morning forecast, promising mostly sunny skies and climbing temperatures. However, the Midwest isn’t spared from fluctuations as severe storms threaten the tranquility by afternoon. Stay prepared with a detailed review of temperature shifts, precipitation, and safety precautions on our blog.
The Midwest radar reveals a significant area of precipitation, with severe weather impacting southern Missouri, particularly around Springfield. Rain extends from there towards St. Louis and is pushing northeast toward Chicago. Areas like Des Moines and Kansas City are experiencing clearer skies for now. In the eastern part of the region, light rain is lingering over Cleveland and Detroit, while the surrounding areas remain mostly clear.
The forecast for tomorrow morning in Chicago shows mostly sunny skies transitioning to clear conditions. Temperatures will rise from 62 degrees at 8 a.m. to 71 degrees by noon. Winds will shift from a light northeast breeze at 3 miles per hour to a southerly flow at 5 miles per hour by midday.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, temperatures will be on the rise, with St. Louis leading the pack at a hot 87 degrees. Springfield follows closely at 83, while Kansas City will see a high of 81. Peoria is forecasted at 80 degrees, and Louisville will reach 81 as well.
A cold front will sweep through the Midwest tomorrow, from Chicago stretching to Bowling Green. Expect widespread showers and thunderstorms, with the potential for severe weather including damaging winds, especially in areas like Indianapolis and Louisville. Rainfall could be heavy at times, leading to localized flooding concerns. Temperatures will drop behind the front, ushering in cooler, more comfortable conditions as we head into early next week.
Chicago’s UV index will be moderate on Saturday with a value of 6, offering a burn time of about 23 minutes in direct sunlight. On Sunday, the index is expected to be high at 9, reducing the burn time to just 15 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Saturday: Rain is expected with a high of 75 degrees and a low of 59 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy skies, warming to a high of 80 degrees with a low of 59 degrees. Monday: Partly cloudy conditions continue, with temperatures reaching a high of 77 degrees and a low of 56 degrees. Tuesday: Expect mostly clear skies, with a high of 77 degrees and a low of 61 degrees. Wednesday: Mostly clear and warm, reaching a high of 87 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Thursday: Showers are anticipated late in the day, with a high of 81 degrees and a low of 63 degrees. Friday: Prepare for showers, with temperatures peaking at 73 degrees and dipping to a low of 63 degrees.