Today in the Midwest: Chicago stays partly cloudy while severe storms head towards Springfield. Tune in for temperature highs, storm risks, and a week of diverse forecasts.

This extensive update covers the fluctuating weather conditions in the Midwest, including temperature trends, detailed forecasts for the week, and the potential impact of severe storms. Learn how different areas from Chicago to Springfield are preparing and what you can expect in terms of weather. A line of intense storms is rolling into southern Missouri, heading towards Springfield, bringing potential severe weather and heavy rain. In the Midwest, scattered rain is currently affecting Indianapolis, while Fort Wayne and Detroit are experiencing light rain showers. Clouds are thickening with some rain drizzle over Louisville, and farther gusty conditions may form later. On a more pleasant note, Des Moines and areas around are seeing clear skies, providing a reprieve from the more active weather occurring to the east.
Afternoon temperatures in Chicago will peak at 71 degrees around 4 PM, with a steady northeast wind at 9 miles per hour. Cloudy skies will persist through the afternoon, maintaining a calm weather pattern. By 6 PM, expect temperatures to gently lower to 69 degrees. As evening approaches, temperatures will ease to 66 degrees by 8 PM, with the cloudy conditions continuing.
In the Midwest today, temperatures are warming up nicely. Chicago and Des Moines are both seeing highs of 71 degrees, while St. Louis is slightly warmer at 73. Indianapolis will reach 78 degrees, and further south, Bowling Green and Charleston are hitting a pleasant 80 degrees. Meanwhile, Kansas City and Springfield will also be on the warmer side, both hitting 78.
Tonight, Chicago will see a low of 59 degrees, while Peoria drops to 57. Indianapolis is forecasted to be slightly warmer at 64 degrees. Expect Kansas City to have a low of 59, and St. Louis will cool down to 61.
Tomorrow, the Midwest is set for warm weather with highs reaching 87 degrees in Springfield and 83 degrees in St. Louis. Kansas City will warm up to 81 degrees, while Peoria is expected to see a high of 80 degrees. Indianapolis and Louisville will both enjoy temperatures around 79 and 81 degrees, respectively.
A line of intense thunderstorms is forecasted to sweep through the Midwest, starting late tonight. From Chicago to Indianapolis and Louisville, expect heavy rain leading to potential flooding, with areas receiving over an inch in a short period. Severe weather risks include damaging winds, especially in Peoria and Bowling Green, as the cold front moves eastward. Cooler, drier air will settle in post-frontal passage by tomorrow evening.
Chicago’s UV index will reach a level of 6 on Saturday, with a burn time of about 23 minutes under direct sunlight. On Sunday, the index rises to a 9, reducing burn time to just 15 minutes.