Get ready, Chicago! With storms approaching from the west and temperatures peaking, here’s what you need to know for navigating tomorrow’s weather safely.

In Chicago, the morning will start with a warm temperature of 76 degrees, reaching 84 by noon. However, the skies won’t stay clear for long. A line of storms moving eastward through the Midwest threatens severe weather with strong winds and heavy rainfall, especially impacting areas from central Missouri to St. Louis. Chicago will see showers as part of this front. Elsewhere in the Midwest, temperatures continue a hot trend, soaring in several cities. A cold front by tomorrow evening could bring cooling but also more thunderstorms. Stay up-to-date and prepared with our detailed analysis and safety tips.
A line of storms stretches from Kansas City up to Des Moines, moving eastward. Severe weather is indicated through central Missouri approaching St. Louis, impacting the area with possible strong winds and heavy rainfall. Rain begins to reach near Chicago, bringing showers into the area. Skies remain mostly clear from Cleveland to Charleston, allowing for calmer conditions in these areas.
For tomorrow morning in Chicago, temperatures are starting at 76 degrees at 8 AM, rising to 84 degrees by noon. Winds will be from the south-southwest initially at 5 mph, increasing to 8 mph by midday. Expect mostly cloudy conditions with some variable sun breaking through as the morning progresses.
Tomorrow, Chicago will see a high of 89 degrees, while temperatures in Peoria reach 88. Kansas City is expected to hit 81, and St. Louis will warm up to a hot 92 degrees. The heat continues in the southern parts of the region, with Louisville forecasted to soar to 94 degrees, and Bowling Green hitting 93. This warm pattern is attributed to a dominant ridge of high pressure that is leading to above-average temperatures across the Midwest.
A cold front pushing through the Midwest is set to bring active weather tomorrow. Expect thunderstorms early in the day across Kansas City and St. Louis, moving northeast into Peoria and Chicago by the afternoon. Severe weather is a concern with potential for heavy rain and damaging winds, especially near St. Louis and Kansas City. By evening, the front advances east, bringing rain and possible storms to Indianapolis, Detroit, and Columbus. Cool, dry air follows the front.
The UV index in Chicago on Sunday is 8, indicating very strong sun exposure with a burn time of around 17 minutes. Monday remains at a UV index of 8, so it’s vital to use sunscreen and seek shade to avoid sunburn.
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Sunday: Partly cloudy with a high of 92 degrees and a low of 73 degrees. Monday: Expect isolated thunderstorms with temperatures reaching 90 degrees during the day and dipping to 73 degrees at night. Tuesday: More partly cloudy skies with a daytime high of 85 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Wednesday: A pleasant day ahead with partly cloudy conditions, a high of 84 degrees, and an overnight low of 68 degrees. Thursday: Mostly clear skies, slightly cooling to a high of 83 degrees and a low of 68 degrees. Friday: Skies remain partly cloudy with temperatures climbing to 90 degrees and a low of 73 degrees. Saturday: Wrapping up the week with partly cloudy weather and a warm high of 93 degrees along with a low of 75 degrees.