This week in Chicago features everything from balmy highs to possible thunderstorms. See how the weather unfolds each day with Amy Freeze’s insight!

The weather in the Midwest is rolling out a mixed bag this week with conditions ranging from clear skies and high temperatures to pending thunderstorms. Amy Freeze takes you through the daily weather prospects in Chicago, highlighting when to enjoy outdoor activities and when to prepare for potential severe weather. Detailed insights include temperature trends, precipitation expectations, and UV index alerts for a safe and well-informed week. A line of rain showers is stretching from Kansas City up through Peoria, bringing much-needed moisture across the Midwest. St. Louis is experiencing light rain, with precipitation expected to continue moving eastward. Detroit and Cleveland are preparing for scattered showers as rain approaches from the west. The rest of the Midwest, including cities like Indianapolis and Louisville, remains clear at the moment, allowing for pleasant outdoor conditions.
This afternoon in Chicago, temperatures will reach a warm 86 degrees by 4 PM, cooling slightly to 82 degrees by 8 PM. Expect mostly cloudy skies transitioning to partly cloudy conditions later in the day. Winds will be coming from the west-southwest at 12 miles per hour, decreasing to 9 miles per hour by the evening.
This afternoon in the Midwest, high temperatures are reaching impressive levels. Indianapolis will see a high of 91 degrees, while nearby Louisville is even warmer at 94 degrees. Kansas City checks in at 89 degrees, and St. Louis is not far behind with a high of 90. In the northern parts, Chicago is still quite balmy at 87 degrees. Fort Wayne will also enjoy a warm day with temperatures hitting 89 degrees.
Tonight in the Midwest, temperatures will be quite mild. Chicago and Indianapolis are both expected to cool to 72 degrees, while Des Moines will settle at a warm 73 degrees. Kansas City will be slightly cooler at 76 degrees. Moving east, Columbus will hit 69 degrees, with Louisville not far behind at 73 degrees.
Tomorrow, high temperatures in the Midwest will soar, with Des Moines leading the way at a sizzling 93 degrees. Kansas City will see a high of 92, while Springfield reaches a warm 87 degrees. In southern Indiana, Indianapolis is expected to hit 88 degrees, closely followed by Louisville at 88 as well. Columbus will remain cooler, peaking at 78 degrees, influenced by a passing front.
A low-pressure system will drive scattered thunderstorms across the Midwest, affecting cities like Chicago, Fort Wayne, and Indianapolis. Expect these to bring periods of heavy rain and gusty winds, with a chance of severe storms mainly in eastern Indiana and northwest Ohio tomorrow. Temperatures will remain warm in the upper 70s to low 80s. Watch for rapid weather changes as a cold front approaches, leading to cooler conditions by late Thursday. Flash flooding is possible in areas with repeated thunderstorm activity, so stay alert.
The UV index in Chicago is high on Friday with a value of 8, indicating a burn time of about 17 minutes in direct sunlight. As Saturday approaches, be prepared as the index rises to 9, with a quicker burn time of 15 minutes.