Weather for Chicago, Illinois
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Thu
H: 71°F
L: 49°F
Fri
H: 48°F
L: 39°F
Sat
H: 48°F
L: 31°F
Sun
H: 73°F
L: 48°F
Mon
H: 71°F
L: 61°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 41.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.55 μg/m3
Ozone: 40 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 6:32 AM
Moonset: 10:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:02 AM - 8:32 AM6:46 PM - 9:16 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM1:46 AM - 3:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 9:09PM CDT until April 10 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 3:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at Shelby...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...From Thursday afternoon to early Friday morning. * IMPACTS...At 13.0 feet, Low-lying trails in Wright Woods Forest Preserve are inundated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 7:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 12.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 12.5 feet early Thursday afternoon. It will then fall below flood stage Thursday evening. - Flood stage is 12.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 9:09PM CDT until April 13 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 3:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at Shelby...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Kankakee River from Near I-65 and De Motte downstream to IL/IN state line, including the Shelby gauge. * WHEN...Until early Monday morning. * IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Low-lying residences are threatened along Bluegrass Road east of Sumava Resorts and along Westwood Drive and Island Boulevard near Shelby. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 11.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday was 11.3 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to rise to a crest of 11.5 feet Friday morning. It will then fall below flood stage Sunday evening. - Flood stage is 10.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 9:09PM CDT until April 10 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 3:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at Shelby...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from IL/WI state line downstream to US-41 in Gurnee, including the Russell gauge. * WHEN...Until early Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...At 8.0 feet, Agricultural and park land is inundated near the river. Residential property is threatened near the river. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 8.5 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Friday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 9:09PM CDT until April 11 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 3:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at Shelby...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from US-41 in Gurnee downstream to Townline Road in Vernon Hills, including the Gurnee gauge. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.0 feet, Kilbourne Road and Emerald Avenue threatened near Grand Avenue in Gurnee. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 8.3 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 8.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage early Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 7.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
Flood Warning issued April 8 at 9:09PM CDT until April 12 at 1:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 8, 2026, 9:09 PM
Expires: Thu April 9, 2026, 3:15 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Fox River at Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater affecting McHenry, Kane and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Lake IL and Cook Counties. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Indiana... Kankakee River at Dunns Bridge affecting Jasper and Porter Counties. Kankakee River at Shelby affecting Newton and Lake IN Counties. For the Kankakee River at Shelby...Moderate flooding is forecast. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River from Johnsburg downstream to Red Gate Road in St. Charles, including the Algonquin Lock & Dam tailwater gauge. * WHEN...Until early Sunday morning. * IMPACTS...At 9.5 feet, Fox River Drive threatened in East Dundee. Boathouses threatened along the river in Cary. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 9.7 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 8:30 PM CDT Wednesday was 9.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is near crest and will fall below flood stage Saturday evening. - Flood stage is 9.5 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
A Flood Warning means water levels above flood stage are imminent or may already be occurring. Persons along rivers and streams in the warned area should take immediate precautions to protect life and property. These forecasts are based on observed precipitation as well as forecast precipitation 24 hours into the future. Changes to the rainfall forecast, or any additional rainfall after 24 hours, may cause changes to these river forecasts. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued by Thursday afternoon.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.47 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.56 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:25 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 5 mins
Moon Transit: 6:32 AM
Moonset: 10:52 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 41.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:02 AM - 8:32 AM6:46 PM - 9:16 PM
Minor Periods
10:22 AM - 11:52 AM1:46 AM - 3:16 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 30.02 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:52 AM
Sunset: 7:26 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 7 mins
Moon Transit: 7:22 AM
Moonset: 11:56 AM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 31.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:52 AM - 9:22 AM7:36 PM - 10:06 PM
Minor Periods
11:26 AM - 12:56 AM2:25 AM - 3:55 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.89 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:27 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 10 mins
Moon Transit: 8:11 AM
Moonset: 1:02 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 21.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:41 AM - 10:11 AM8:24 PM - 10:54 PM
Minor Periods
12:32 AM - 2:02 PM2:57 AM - 4:27 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.86 μg/m3
Ozone: 80.52 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:28 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 13 mins
Moon Transit: 8:58 AM
Moonset: 2:11 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 12.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:28 AM - 10:58 AM9:10 PM - 11:40 PM
Minor Periods
1:41 PM - 3:11 PM3:25 AM - 4:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.55 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 87.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:51 AM
Sunset: 7:29 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 9:44 AM
Moonset: 3:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 6.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:14 AM - 11:44 AM
Minor Periods
2:50 PM - 4:20 PM3:50 AM - 5:20 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5