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Welcome to your ultimate guide to Chicago’s weather this week. Partly cloudy skies and high temperatures set the backdrop for potentially impactful thunderstorms. With a cool-down towards the end of the week and shifting conditions across the Midwest, it’s essential to stay informed. Our extended forecast includes daily temperature details, weather warnings, and advice for safely enjoying or avoiding what mother nature has in store. Keep an umbrella close and stay tuned to updates at https://amyfreeze.ai/. The Midwest region is seeing some active weather on this radar. Thunderstorms, indicated by the severe weather markers, are currently impacting areas northwest of Chicago as they move southeast, possibly affecting the city soon. Light rain showers are developing near St. Louis and drifting towards Springfield, bringing a wet start to the day. Meanwhile, areas like Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Louisville currently enjoy clearer skies, although clouds may increase as the day progresses.
Temperatures in Chicago this afternoon start at 82 degrees at 4 PM, tapering off to 72 degrees by 8 PM. Expect north-northwest winds at 10 miles per hour shifting to 13 later, with showers covering the area. Cloud cover increases as the afternoon progresses, bringing a more overcast evening. Keep an umbrella handy as light to moderate rain showers are expected throughout the afternoon.
This afternoon, high temperatures in the Midwest are noticeably warm. Chicago and Des Moines both reach a comfortable 85 degrees, while Indianapolis is a bit warmer at 91. Louisville will see highs around 94 degrees, making it one of the hotter spots in the region. Further southwest, Kansas City is hitting 88 degrees, and Springfield matches that with a high of 85. Notably, Charleston, WV, is sizzling at 96 degrees, showcasing a significant temperature contrast across the region.
Tonight, Chicago is expected to drop to 66 degrees, while Des Moines will see a low of 67. Indianapolis will hit 67 as well, and Fort Wayne is forecasted to cool to 63. Look for temperatures in Cleveland to linger around 69 degrees, maintaining a mild evening across the Midwest.
Tomorrow, Kansas City will reach a sizzling 90 degrees, while St. Louis is expected to see a high of 88. In the northern part of the region, Chicago will experience milder temperatures at 77 degrees. Louisville and Bowling Green are also poised for warm weather, hitting 88 and 89 degrees respectively.
Across the Midwest, expect a wetter Sunday evening stretching into Monday as a cold front progresses eastward. Showers and thunderstorms will impact areas from Chicago to Indianapolis, potentially triggering isolated severe storms, especially along the I-70 corridor. Be prepared for gusty winds and brief heavy rain, with storm activity tapering off by midday Monday. Temperatures will dip slightly behind the front, bringing cooler and drier air across the region by Tuesday. Keep an eye out for localized flooding in low-lying areas due to recent rainfall.
The UV index in Chicago is 6 today with a burn time of about 23 minutes under partly cloudy skies. Keep an eye out for changing weather conditions as there are showers in the forecast that might reduce exposure risk. By tomorrow, expect a higher UV index of 9, reducing the burn time to 15 minutes in the sun’s full strength—so plan to stay protected!