Stay on top of the weather with Amy Freeze as she forecasts challenging weather conditions in Chicago. Learn about the expected temperature variations and storm alerts.

Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides an in-depth look at the forthcoming weather conditions across the Midwest, with a special focus on Chicago. Discover the implications of a moving cold front, storm trajectories, and temperature contrasts. Get expert advice on how to prepare for the week ahead with our comprehensive 7-day outlook. Visit our detailed blog for frequent updates: https://amyfreeze.ai/
A significant weather system is moving across the Midwest, with severe storms pushing from Springfield towards St. Louis. Heavy rain and thunderstorms are tracking eastward, impacting Indianapolis and Fort Wayne with intense downpours. Columbus is under strong storm activity as cell formations move northeast. Saginaw and Detroit experience moderate rainfall, with Cleveland seeing isolated storms that may turn severe. Chicago remains clear, with Bowling Green experiencing light precipitation.
Tomorrow morning in Chicago, temperatures start at 46 degrees at 8 AM, rising slightly to 48 degrees by 10 AM. Expect mostly cloudy skies early, transitioning to cloudier conditions mid-morning with an east-northeast wind around 9 to 11 miles per hour. Rain is expected by noon as the wind shifts to come more from the east at 12 miles per hour.
High temperatures in the Midwest tomorrow will showcase a significant variation, with many areas experiencing above-average warmth. St. Louis is set to reach 78 degrees, while Indianapolis expects a high of 76 degrees. Further south, Bowling Green will be even warmer at 86 degrees, and Charleston, WV, will also see a high of 83 degrees. In contrast, Chicago and Des Moines are on the cooler side, both reaching only 51 degrees.
A cold front is pushing through the Midwest tonight, bringing a line of showers and potentially strong thunderstorms stretching from Kansas City to Indianapolis. Expect heavy rain leading to localized flooding, especially in low-lying areas. Cooler temperatures will follow the front, dropping by about 10 degrees across the region, particularly impacting areas like Fort Wayne and St. Louis. Windy conditions may accompany the showers, especially near Springfield and Peoria.
The UV index in Chicago will be moderate today at 3, with a burn time of approximately 45 minutes. On Sunday, the index will rise to 4, bringing down the burn time to about 35 minutes.
For the 7-Day Outlook in Chicago: Sunday: Cloudy with a high of 51 degrees and a low of 51. Monday: Expect showers with temperatures rising to 58 and a low of 42. Tuesday: Partly cloudy skies, warming up to 63 degrees with a low of 53. Wednesday: Showers are back, reaching a high of 69 and a low of 54. Thursday: Early showers with a high of 72 degrees and a low of 52. Friday: Showers continue, cooling down to 57 degrees during the day, with a low of 47. Saturday: Showers remain early with a high of 58 degrees and a low of 48.