Tonight’s forecast brings a mixed bag across the Midwest: clear skies in Chicago and storm alerts in Fort Wayne. Stay tuned for all your regional weather details.

Welcome to our Midwest weather analysis! This week unfolds a variety of weather conditions. Chicago basks in clear skies tonight, making it perfect for an evening walk. However, not far away, the skies tell a different tale. Storm clouds gather over Fort Wayne and Columbus, with the potential for severe weather. We look into the warm temperatures hitting Kansas City and the chilly showers anticipated later in the week. Our comprehensive guide will help you plan ahead and stay safe amid these changing conditions.
A line of thunderstorms is moving through the Midwest, with the most intense weather currently impacting Fort Wayne and Columbus. Heavy rain and storms are making their way towards Cleveland. Rain showers are trailing back towards Indianapolis, continuing southwest into Bowling Green. The rest of the region, including Chicago and Detroit, remains mostly clear, but clouds are beginning to increase over these areas.
In Chicago this evening, temperatures will gradually decrease from 67 degrees at 9 PM to 61 degrees by 1 AM. Expect clear skies throughout the night with a light wind blowing from the west, ranging between 7 to 10 miles per hour. Enjoy the calm and clear weather if you’re planning to step out.
Tonight Chicago will see a low of 65 degrees, while Peoria and Indianapolis both drop to 60. Fort Wayne and Louisville will experience cooler conditions, with lows of 60 and 59, respectively. In Cleveland, temperatures will settle at 61 degrees.
Tomorrow, the Midwest will experience warm temperatures with Kansas City heating up to 88 degrees, making it one of the hottest spots in the region. Springfield follows closely with a high of 85, while St. Louis sits at a comfortable 84. In Indiana, Indianapolis is expected to reach 79, with Peoria, Illinois warming up to 82 degrees.
A cold front sweeping across the Midwest will bring scattered thunderstorms from Des Moines to Columbus through the evening. Expect potential severe weather with damaging winds and heavy rainfall, especially around Fort Wayne and Indianapolis. Tomorrow’s temperatures will drop slightly after the front passes, leaving cooler and more stable conditions. Rainfall totals could exceed an inch in some areas, posing a risk of localized flooding. By late Tuesday, clearer skies move into the region, setting the stage for a drier and comfortable Wednesday.
The UV index in Chicago will reach a high of 8 on both Monday and Tuesday, resulting in a burn time of about 17 minutes.
For the 7-day outlook in Chicago: Monday: Mostly clear skies with a high of 74 degrees and a low dipping to 56 degrees. Tuesday: Enjoy clear skies and warmer temperatures with a high of 80 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Wednesday: Partly cloudy with a peak temperature of 90 degrees and a low of 65 degrees. Thursday: Showers are on the horizon with a high of 76 degrees and a low of 61 degrees. Friday: More showers continue with temperatures reaching a high of 76 degrees and a low of 64 degrees. Saturday: Cloudy conditions with a daytime high of 70 degrees and a low of 60 degrees. Sunday: End the week with partly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 71 degrees and a low of 60 degrees.