Tonight in Chicago, enjoy cooler temps and clearing skies. Dive into our blog for a detailed 7-day forecast and everything else the Midwest skies have in store!

In tonight’s forecast for Chicago, expect clear skies progressing from partly cloudy at 9 PM to mostly clear by 1 AM. Dive deeper as we highlight the Midwest’s varied weather – from thunderstorms in Louisville to sunny days in Kansas City. Tomorrow, anticipate warmth and clear skies post-storms. For a full breakdown of the upcoming week in Chicago and surrounding areas, featuring daily temperatures and weather trends, head over to our latest blog post. 🌤️🌧️
A line of showers is stretching from Louisville down through Bowling Green, moving northeast. Rain is drenching areas around Columbus and Cleveland, with more intense bands bringing heavier precipitation south of Fort Wayne heading towards Indianapolis. Saginaw is experiencing overcast skies as clouds drift over the area. Meanwhile, Chicago and St. Louis maintain clear conditions, offering a break from the wet weather.
This evening in Chicago, temperatures will gradually decrease from 71 degrees at 9 PM to 64 degrees by 1 AM. Expect mostly cloudy skies early on, becoming partly cloudy by 11 PM and mostly clear by 1 AM.
Tonight in the Midwest, temperatures will dip to 54 degrees in Des Moines and 56 in Chicago. Indianapolis is expected to see a low of 55, while Fort Wayne will hover around 55 as well. Kansas City will cool down to 58 degrees, with St. Louis at 57.
Tomorrow in the Midwest, temperatures are set to soar as a warm front makes its presence felt. Kansas City tops out at 81 degrees, while St. Louis and Springfield both hit a balmy 82. Chicago will reach 76, indicating above-average warmth for the time of year. Indianapolis and Fort Wayne maintain steady highs around 75 and 77 degrees, respectively. Charleston stands out with a high of 84 degrees, showcasing the region’s warm trend.
A line of thunderstorms moves through the Midwest tonight, impacting areas from Des Moines to Louisville. Expect heavy rainfall and gusty winds, especially around Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. The front continues eastward, bringing scattered showers and the potential for severe thunderstorms to Cleveland and Columbus. Tomorrow, cooler air settles in behind the front, leading to clear skies for Bowling Green and Saginaw. Watch for localized flooding where heavy downpours occur as the system passes through.
Chicago’s UV index is expected to be quite high Sunday with a level of 9, resulting in a burn time of about 15 minutes under direct sunlight. On Monday, conditions ease slightly with a UV index of 8, reducing exposure to a burn time of 17 minutes.
For the 7-day forecast in Chicago: Sunday: Clouds early with clearing later, reaching a high of 81 degrees and cooling to 57 degrees. Monday: Clear skies, expect a pleasant high of 75 degrees with a low of 59 degrees. Tuesday: Mostly clear with temperatures rising to 80 degrees, with an overnight low of 62 degrees. Wednesday: Enjoy mostly clear weather and a high of 88 degrees, dipping to 66 degrees at night. Thursday: Partly cloudy skies with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 62 degrees. Friday: Showers anticipated with temperatures peaking at 77 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. Saturday: Expect late showers with a daytime high of 72 degrees and a nighttime low of 59 degrees.