This week in Chicago brings a mix of sun and storms. Learn all about the warm highs and upcoming thunderstorms in our latest weather update. Discover how the Midwest’s weather will transform and what it means for you!

Welcome to your detailed weather guide for Chicago and the Midwest! This week marks a dramatic shift from pleasant sunny conditions to potential severe weather threats. Starting off with delightful sunshine and escalating to thunderstorms due to a sweeping cold front, we have all you need to know. Expect temperature swings, heavy downpours, and storm advisories. Stay updated with our daily insights and protect your plans against the unpredictable Midwest weather.
A band of storms is rolling through Ohio, with heavy rain stationed over Columbus and a shower moving towards Cleveland. Fort Wayne and Detroit are seeing isolated rain showers, while the area between Bowling Green and Charleston is experiencing scattered precipitation. A cluster of showers and storms is developing west of Kansas City, extending toward Springfield. Areas like Chicago and Indianapolis are enjoying drier conditions with clear skies.
Expect a sunny start in Chicago tomorrow morning, with temperatures rising from 71 degrees at 8 AM to 76 degrees by 10 AM. Winds will be coming from the northwest at 7 miles per hour. By noon, temperatures are set to reach 80 degrees with mostly sunny skies. Northwest winds will slightly increase to 8 miles per hour, maintaining a pleasant and clear morning.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, expect a warm day with high temperatures reaching 89 degrees in Kansas City. St. Louis will see a high of 88 degrees, while Springfield reaches 86. Chicago and Fort Wayne can anticipate highs around 84 degrees. Indianapolis will warm up to 86 degrees, while Cleveland will have a cooler day at 78 degrees.
A cold front will sweep across the Midwest tomorrow, bringing scattered thunderstorms from Kansas City to Columbus. Expect heavy downpours and gusty winds, which could disrupt travel, especially around Indianapolis and Fort Wayne. Temperatures will drop significantly after the front passes, leading to cooler, drier conditions by the evening. Pay attention to potential alerts as the storms develop, with strong winds posing the primary severe weather risk.
The UV index in Chicago is very high today, reaching 8 with a fast burn time of only 17 minutes under direct sunlight. For tomorrow, the index rises to 9, reducing the burn time to just 15 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Monday: Partly cloudy with a high of 88 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Tuesday: Mostly clear skies, reaching a high of 86 degrees and a low of 70 degrees. Wednesday: Warmer with partly sunny conditions, the high will be around 90 degrees and a low of 71 degrees. Thursday: Partly cloudy throughout the day, expect a high of 89 degrees and a low of 73 degrees. Friday: Temperatures climb under partly sunny skies, with a high of 94 degrees and a low of 77 degrees. Saturday: Thunderstorms are likely late in the day, temperatures will peak at 94 degrees and drop to 76 degrees. Sunday: Partly cloudy with a high of 85 degrees and a low of 71 degrees.