Catch the latest weather updates as Amy Freeze navigates through the Midwest’s shifting skies—from mild temperatures in Chicago to storm alerts affecting multiple cities.

Welcome to our detailed weather forecast coverage of the Midwest. Join Amy Freeze as she provides professional insights into the evolving weather patterns, from gentle drizzles in Indianapolis to significant rainfall in Bowling Green. Learn how these conditions affect your area and discover what the upcoming week holds for major cities like Chicago, where temperatures are expected to swing from the mid-50s to a high of 78 degrees by Monday. The Midwest is experiencing a dynamic weather day with rain showers drenching areas from St. Louis up through Chicago, reaching into the southern parts of Michigan. Indianapolis and Louisville are also under significant cloud cover with consistent rain showers. Bowling Green is experiencing moderate to heavy rainfall, moving northeastward. Meanwhile, Fort Wayne finds itself on the outskirts of the rain bands, potentially gearing up for lighter precipitation. Des Moines is in the clear, enjoying a break from wet conditions.
This afternoon in Chicago, temperatures will hover around 52 degrees, gradually dipping to 49 degrees by early evening. Expect mostly cloudy skies, with winds coming from the north at 14 miles per hour, increasing slightly to 16 miles per hour by 5 PM.
Peoria warms up nicely to 72 today. Down in St. Louis, temperatures reach a pleasant 78 degrees, making it one of the warmer spots in the region. Indianapolis is slightly cooler at 69 degrees, but still comfortable. Kansas City is at 66, and farther south, Louisville hits a high of 70 degrees. Expect some interesting temperature contrasts as a boundary moves through the area today.
Tonight in the Midwest, a cool air mass is settling in, bringing notable drops in temperatures. Chicago will dip to a chilly 39 degrees, while Fort Wayne also sees a low of 37. Indianapolis is expected to drop to 42, with Peoria slightly cooler at 42 degrees as well. In contrast, Kansas City will remain milder at 57 degrees. Expect lows of 44 in Cleveland and 49 in St. Louis, indicating a crisp night ahead for the region.
High temperatures tomorrow in the Midwest are expected to be generally above average. Chicago can expect a cooler high of 50 degrees, while Peoria and Springfield will warm up to 66 degrees. Indianapolis is forecasted to reach 62 degrees, and Louisville is looking at a pleasant high of 66. Bowling Green is set to top out at a notable 73 degrees. Notably, South Charleston will enjoy a warmer 69 degrees as a ridge of high pressure continues to influence the region.
Expect periods of heavy rain from Chicago to Fort Wayne and south to Louisville, with localized flooding possible in low-lying areas. Temperatures will remain cool, averaging 10-15 degrees below typical April highs. By tomorrow afternoon, the storms will shift eastward, impacting Cleveland and Columbus, as cloud cover lingers behind the front. Winds may gust to 30 mph, particularly across Ohio.
Today’s UV index in Chicago is moderate with a value of 4, suggesting a burn time of approximately 35 minutes under direct sunlight. As Saturday approaches, expect the UV index to increase to 6, where sun exposure could lead to burns in just about 23 minutes!