Meteorologist Amy Freeze provides the latest updates on the Midwest weather, including a detailed look at the upcoming weather changes and safety tips for the expected storms.

Welcome to our comprehensive guide on Midwest weather patterns featuring insights from Meteorologist Amy Freeze. This week, expect a range of weather from clear skies in Chicago to potential thunderstorms in Indianapolis. With detailed forecasts and safety advice, this guide is your go-to resource for weather preparedness in the Midwest. Read more about each city’s detailed forecast and what these dramatic shifts in weather mean for you as the season progresses.
In the Midwest, the radar shows a quiet morning with most areas under clear skies, but not for long. Rain is beginning to push up from the south, approaching cities like Springfield and Bowling Green. These showers may spread northward into southern Illinois and Indiana throughout the day. While the Great Lakes region, including Detroit and Cleveland, are currently enjoying dry conditions, keep an eye out for potential changes as the system advances.
For this evening in Chicago, enjoy clear skies with a serene atmosphere. Temperatures will gradually ease from 58 degrees at 9 PM, settling around 55 degrees by 1 AM. A gentle breeze from the northeast at 6 miles per hour transitioning to the east-southeast at 5 miles per hour will keep the evening pleasant.
Expect a cooler night across the Midwest, with low temperatures dipping into the upper 40s to low 50s. Chicago will see a low of 58 degrees, while Peoria drops to 62. Indianapolis is also forecasted for 61 degrees overnight. Springfield will cool down to 57 degrees, and Kansas City is looking at a low of 61.
For tomorrow, Kansas City will reach a high of 85 degrees, while St. Louis follows closely with 72. Peoria is expected to see a high of 84 degrees, and Indianapolis will warm up to 74. Chicago will experience milder temperatures at 72 degrees, with Fort Wayne peaking at 79.
A fast-moving cold front will sweep across the Midwest tomorrow, impacting cities from Des Moines to Indianapolis. Expect scattered thunderstorms with potential for damaging winds, especially in areas east of Chicago and into northern Indiana by evening. As the front passes, temperatures will drop by around 10 degrees, leaving cooler and drier conditions heading into Tuesday. Rainfall could total over an inch in areas such as Peoria and Louisville, which may lead to localized flooding in low-lying areas. Stay alert for any weather watches or warnings, particularly around Indianapolis and Cincinnati as the front progresses.
The UV index in Chicago today is 8, with a potential burn time of just 17 minutes in direct sunlight. On Monday, expect a slight decrease with a UV index of 7, resulting in a burn time of 20 minutes.
For the Chicago 7 Day Outlook: Sunday: Clear skies with a comfortable high of 68 degrees and a low of 52. Monday: Start the day with early showers, a high reaching 73 degrees with a low of 58. Tuesday: Expect cloudy conditions with a high of 69 degrees and a low of 56. Wednesday: Partly cloudy day, warmer with highs climbing to 71 degrees, lows around 61. Thursday: Thunderstorms are anticipated early, with temperatures soaring up to 85 degrees, cooling down to 64. Friday: A partly cloudy sky prevails with a high of 79 degrees and a low of 57. Saturday: Partly cloudy once again, a high of 69 degrees and a low of 52.