Catch the latest weather updates for the Midwest as Amy Freeze breaks down the regional forecast with a special spotlight on Chicago’s evolving skies.

Greetings from your trusted meteorologist, Amy Freeze, with a detailed forecast for the Midwest. As we observe changes from cloudy to clear across cities like Chicago, Peoria, and St. Louis, understand the implications of these shifts on your daily activities. From gentle breezes to potential storms, I’ll guide you through what to expect and how to prepare for the upcoming week. On the Regional Radar, we can see a band of rain stretching across the Midwest, particularly impacting areas from Des Moines to Peoria. This rain system is pushing southeastward, reaching Springfield and making its way towards St. Louis. Chicago is starting the day with overcast skies as this rain approaches. Farther east, cities like Detroit and Cleveland remain dry and clear in the early hours, but clouds are gathering as the system advances. Fort Wayne and Indianapolis are also under mostly clear skies, yet precipitation could arrive later as this rain band progresses. Bowling Green and Louisville are enjoying a break for now. Storms are expected later.
This afternoon in Chicago, temperatures hover around 61 degrees with a steady west wind at 19 miles per hour. Expect mostly cloudy skies, transitioning to partly cloudy as the afternoon progresses. By 8 PM, the skies will clear up to mostly sunny with temperatures dipping to 57 degrees as the wind shifts to west-northwest at 18 miles per hour.
In St. Louis, we’re hitting a comfortable 70 degrees, while Peoria is slightly cooler at 64. Kansas City has a pleasant high of 66. Heading east, Indianapolis warms up to 70 degrees, and Columbus reaches 75. The standout is Louisville, with a warm high of 79. Farther south, Bowling Green tops out at 81 degrees. The temperatures are quite varied, with some northern cities feeling a bit cooler compared to those farther south.
Chicago and Peoria will feel the chill with lows around 37 degrees. Indianapolis isn’t much warmer, also expected to drop to 37. Further north, Fort Wayne will see a low of 34, while Saginaw gets even chillier at 32 degrees, heading into freezing territory. St. Louis will stay a bit milder tonight with a low of 37, while Kansas City ends the night at 45 degrees.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, temperatures are looking mild. Chicago will see a high of 54 degrees, while Indianapolis will hit 55. Louisville nudges a bit higher at 59 degrees, with Kansas City reaching 68 degrees. Expect St. Louis to reach 66 degrees, providing residents with a pleasant spring day.
A cold front will push across the Midwest tomorrow, bringing dynamic weather from east to west. Showers and storms are expected from Columbus eastward, with some areas like Indianapolis experiencing heavier showers potentially leading to localized flooding. Watch for rain spreading farther east toward Charleston, turning more persistent by late Tuesday afternoon. Temperatures remain elevated ahead of the front but expect a cooldown by about ten degrees by Wednesday as they settle behind the front. Stay informed as conditions may change quickly, and be prepared for severe weather, particularly in Ohio’s Eastern regions where strong storm activity is outlined.
Chicago’s UV index will be moderate today and tomorrow with values around 6. Expect a burn time of approximately 23 minutes in direct sunlight.