CHICAGO | CGN News is publishing a city weather brief for Chicago using official National Weather Service forecast data.
Today and tonight
Chicago: Today — Sunny; near 96°F; wind 10 to 15 mph SSW; Sunny. High near 96, with temperatures falling to around 94 in the afternoon. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Tonight — Chance Showers And Thunderstorms; near 76°F; wind 5 to 15 mph WSW; A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 9pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 76. Heat index values as high as 98. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Forecasts can change quickly. Readers should check current National Weather Service forecasts, warnings and local emergency information before making travel, school, work or event decisions.
Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA