Catch Amy Freeze’s daily weather forecasts to plan your week in the Midwest. From showers and thunderstorms to sunny days, we cover all the essential updates right here!

Chicago Evening News – 05/12/2025 Meteorologist Amy Freeze here with your comprehensive guide to the Midwest’s ever-changing weather. This week, expect a mix of conditions from rain to sunshine. Today, Chicago remains partly cloudy while nearby regions face rainy challenges. As temperatures peak, Chicago hints at mostly cloudy skies, with a soft sprinkle possible late at night. Tomorrow promises higher temperatures, but remain vigilant for localized thunderstorms. Learn all about our seven-day outlook from the blog: https://amyfreeze.ai/
A wet morning for the Midwest as a large swath of rain moves across the region. Indianapolis, Louisville, and Bowling Green are currently experiencing steady showers, making for a soggy start to the day. The line of precipitation stretches westward towards St. Louis, where rain continues to fall heavily. Farther east, Cleveland is starting to see increasing cloud cover ahead of the rain bands. Chicago stays dry under partly cloudy skies, while Springfield faces some mixed precipitation.
For this evening in Chicago, we’re seeing a mostly cloudy sky with temperatures hovering around 60 degrees at 9 PM. By 11 PM, a slight increase to 61 degrees with calm east winds at 5 mph. As the night progresses to 1 AM, temperatures settle back to 60 degrees with a potential for a few light showers, and winds shifting slightly to east-southeast at 5 mph.
Tonight in the Midwest, Indianapolis will cool down to 62. St. Louis is also expected to have a low of 62, with a chilly drop to 61 in Columbus. Expect Kansas City and Peoria at 64 degrees, providing slightly milder conditions.
Tomorrow, the Midwest will see above-average high temperatures, providing a warm stretch for the region. Kansas City tops the charts with an expected high of 86 degrees, while St. Louis is not far behind at 77 degrees. In Indiana, Indianapolis and Fort Wayne will reach 76 degrees. Peoria anticipates a high of 81 degrees.
The Midwest is in for a wet start to the week with bands of rain sweeping across the region. Expect persistent showers from Chicago to Columbus, bringing potential for localized flooding due to heavy, sustained rainfall. Winds will pick up as a cold front approaches, particularly around Fort Wayne and Indianapolis, increasing the risk of gusty conditions. Temperatures will take a dive post-front, marking a crisp, cooler turnaround towards midweek. Keep an eye on shifting weather patterns that could trigger brief, intense thunderstorms in localized areas.
Today’s UV index in Chicago is high at 7, with a burn time in direct sunlight of about 20 minutes. It’s important to limit your sun exposure and use protective measures like sunscreen and hats, especially if you’re outdoors for extended periods. Tuesday will feature a slightly reduced UV index of 6, but you’ll still want to be cautious, with a burn time of approximately 23 minutes. Stay shaded on both days as needed to protect your skin!
For the Chicago 7-Day Outlook: Monday: Showers with a high of 73 degrees and a low of 59 degrees. Tuesday: Mostly cloudy skies, reaching a high of 71 degrees and dipping to 55 at night. Wednesday: Early clouds clearing late, warming up to 73 degrees with a low of 61. Thursday: Watch for thunderstorms early, hitting a high of 84 degrees and a low of 63. Friday: Partly sunny with highs around 82 degrees and lows at 59. Saturday: Clouds mix with sunshine, temperatures peaking at 70 degrees, dropping to 54 overnight. Sunday: Partly cloudy with a high of 65 degrees and a low of 50.