Chicago heats up with temperatures near 100°F before storms bring cooler relief and possible rain. Stay updated with our full weather report!

This week in Chicago, prepare for a roller coaster of weather conditions. With temperatures soaring as high as 98°F, the city will experience one of its hottest periods this year. However, a looming cold front promises to shake things up by mid-week, bringing storms and a noticeable drop in temperatures. We’ll guide you through these changes with safety tips and daily updates. For more detailed insights, visit our full article! The Midwest is mostly clear with a few light showers popping up near Des Moines. The areas around Springfield and St. Louis appear dry, making way for a pleasant day ahead. Chicago and Indianapolis are currently under sunny skies with no precipitation in sight. Meanwhile, Detroit and Cleveland also see clear conditions, providing great travel weather across these cities.
In Chicago this afternoon, temperatures will stay steady at 96 degrees with sunny skies. There is a southwest wind at 16 miles per hour, offering a bit of a breeze to cool things down. By 8 PM, the temperature will slightly drop to 93 degrees, with winds easing to 15 miles per hour. Overall, it’s a bright and warm afternoon with consistent sunshine.
Today in the Midwest, we’re seeing some sizzling temperatures. Chicago is leading the pack with a high of 98 degrees, while St. Louis isn’t far behind at 97. Indianapolis and Louisville will experience highs of 94 and 96 degrees, respectively. Meanwhile, Des Moines is much cooler with a high of 88, creating a noticeable temperature contrast across the region. Expect warm, sunny conditions to dominate the day.
Tonight, lows will be quite mild across the Midwest, with Des Moines dropping to 71 degrees. Chicago will see a low of 67, while Indianapolis stays warm at 76 degrees. Expect St. Louis to hover around 76 as well, with Fort Wayne cooling to 72. Columbus is forecasted to see 74 degrees by morning.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, temperatures will soar with St. Louis peaking at 96 degrees. Kansas City and Springfield are expected to hit 91 degrees each, while Chicago sees a high of 90. Indianapolis will reach 95 degrees, and Louisville climbs to a steamy 97 degrees. Notably, Charleston, West Virginia, looks to be one of the hottest spots in the region at 98 degrees, well above average for this time of year.
A dynamic weather pattern is set to unfold across the Midwest. A cold front brings a line of storms moving from western Iowa through Chicago by tomorrow evening. Expect heavy rain and gusty winds, with potential flash flooding. Morning will be mild, but temperatures will drop by about 10°F after the storm passes. Keep an eye on severe weather alerts, especially around Des Moines and Peoria, as conditions may become hazardous with isolated tornado possibilities.
Monday’s UV index in Chicago will be very high at 9, with potential sun exposure risks and a burn time of about 15 minutes. Be sure to use sunscreen and seek shade if spending time outdoors. On Tuesday, the UV index decreases slightly to 8, with a 17-minute burn time, indicating continued high UV levels and the need for protective measures.