In Chicago, expect a mix of partly cloudy skies and showers. Dive into our blog for detailed weather insights and how these changes could affect your week!

Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides an in-depth look at the upcoming weather for Chicago and the broader Midwest area. Tomorrow brings partly cloudy skies with a gentle breeze in Chicago, while showers and storms stretch from Des Moines to Charleston. Read on as we discuss temperature fluctuations and what these meteorological conditions mean for your daily plans.
A line of showers and thunderstorms stretches from Des Moines to Charleston, with the heaviest rainfall currently centered over Indianapolis and Columbus. Chicago is experiencing steady rain, which continues northeast towards Detroit. Fort Wayne and Cleveland are also enveloped in widespread showers. Springfield and St. Louis remain under drier conditions, as the precipitation bypasses them. Bowling Green and Louisville are seeing pockets of more intense storm activity, suggesting a wet afternoon ahead for these areas.
Tomorrow morning in Chicago, temperatures will start at 53 degrees at 8 AM, rising to 55 degrees by midday. Expect showers through the morning, with rainfall continuing consistently. Winds are shifting from the northeast at 7 mph to the north-northwest at 9 mph by noon.
Tomorrow Kansas City and St. Louis are poised to reach a warm 73 degrees. In Louisville, expect a high of 71 degrees, while Bowling Green could see temperatures peak at a balmy 79 degrees. Indianapolis will experience a mild day with a high of 63 degrees. Cool conditions linger in Chicago, where temperatures will only hit 55 degrees, reflecting the overall warming trend elsewhere in the Midwest.
A frontal system is set to sweep through the Midwest tomorrow, bringing widespread rain and thunderstorms. Expect heavy rainfall and possible localized flooding from Des Moines to Louisville, particularly during the afternoon and evening hours. As the front progresses, cities like Chicago and Indianapolis will experience strong winds and isolated thunderstorms. Temperatures will dip slightly after the system passes, with cooler air settling in place across the region.
The UV index in Chicago is low across both Tuesday and Wednesday, with values of 2 and 4 respectively. Tuesday’s index indicates minimal risk, and the storm system will continue to block harmful rays. On Wednesday, though the UV index rises to a moderate level of 4, the ongoing cloud cover will help reduce direct exposure. It’s advisable to stay aware of local weather alerts while enjoying outdoor plans.
Tuesday: Showers are on the agenda, with a high near 59 degrees and a low of 51. Wednesday: Rain expected, high of 56 degrees and a dip to 48 degrees. Thursday: The sun peeks through clouds, partly cloudy with temperatures reaching 56 degrees, lows around 44. Friday: Partly cloudy conditions, warming slightly to a 59-degree high and it cools to 45 overnight. Saturday: Late showers may roll in, high of 60 degrees and lows of 48. Sunday: Partly cloudy skies prevail with a high of 60 degrees and a low of 48. Monday: Decent weather as it turns partly cloudy with temperatures climbing to 62 degrees and a low of 51.