Dive into this week’s weather in Chicago, guided by Amy Freeze’s expert forecast. From a high of 87°F to expected thunderstorms, find out all you need to plan your week effectively.

Join Amy Freeze as she navigates through Chicago’s week of weather. Starting with a calm Sunday at 65°F, the forecast predicts a sharp rise to Monday’s 87°F before severe thunderstorms roll in on Tuesday, bringing potential for urban flooding. Stay tuned for expert insights on how to handle these changes, including safety tips for severe weather conditions. Find more details on our full blog at https://amyfreeze.ai/ A quiet start over the Midwest region today, with clear skies dominating most areas. However, southern parts near Springfield are seeing some rain showers moving northeast. Skies remain overcast in this vicinity, while the rest of St. Louis and Indianapolis enjoy relatively clear conditions. Farther north, Chicago and Detroit also experience calm weather with no precipitation presently affecting them. For cities like Cleveland and Fort Wayne, it’s all about clear skies and comfortable conditions.
Chicago remains sunny this afternoon with temperatures peaking at 65 degrees around 4 PM. Expect a gentle east-northeast breeze at 9 miles per hour, providing a comfortable feel. As the evening progresses, temperatures will slightly drop to 62 degrees by 8 PM with the winds settling at 7 miles per hour from the east.
Today Kansas City is heating up with a high of 89 degrees, while St. Louis is a bit cooler at 85 degrees. In Indiana, Indianapolis reaches 77 degrees, closely followed by Louisville at the same temperature. Heading north, Chicago is cooler with a high of just 65 degrees. Farther east, Cleveland will see a cooler day with a high of only 63 degrees, while Fort Wayne manages to hit 72.
Tonight Chicago will drop to 67 degrees, while temperatures in Peoria and St. Louis stay warm at 70. Indianapolis will cool down to 61 degrees, and Columbus hits a low of 54 degrees. Fort Wayne and Detroit are looking at 59 degrees for the night. The cool spot is Charleston, West Virginia, at 51 degrees.
Tomorrow St. Louis and Peoria will both reach a warm 91 degrees. Kansas City isn’t far behind, expecting a high of 90 degrees, while Indianapolis will see a high of 85. Chicago is forecasted to reach 87 degrees, and Louisville will warm up to 84.
A cold front sweeping through the Midwest brings dynamic weather on Monday. Expect showers and the potential for severe thunderstorms across the area, particularly from Springfield to Columbus. Watch out for strong winds and localized flooding in urban areas. As the front moves east, temperatures will dip slightly, leading to cooler conditions by Tuesday morning.
The UV index in Chicago will be very high at 9 today and tomorrow, indicating a burn time of just 15 minutes in direct sunlight.