Weather for Chicago, Illinois
Current Weather
Five Day Weather Forecast
Thu
H: 84°F
L: 46°F
Fri
H: 67°F
L: 58°F
Sat
H: 53°F
L: 46°F
Sun
H: 60°F
L: 46°F
Mon
H: 67°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 21.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 94 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 7:04 PM
Moonset: 2:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:25 AM - 8:55 AM6:34 PM - 9:04 PM
Minor Periods
10:45 AM - 12:15 AM1:34 AM - 3:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:00PM CDT until April 24 at 7:00PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:00 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and is forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until Friday evening. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, residences threatened east of the river just south of IL-22 (Half-Day Road). Lincolnshire Drive threatened at Wiltshire Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue gradually falling, and may fall below flood stage sometime on Friday. - 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 22 at 10:00PM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:00 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 4:00 PM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and is forecasted to continue. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Central Road and Golf Road are threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 PM CDT Wednesday, the stage was 17.2 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to gradually fall through the week, and may fall below flood stage sometime Friday night or on Saturday. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 23 at 10:02AM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:02 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 4:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Minor flooding is occurring and minor flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Palatine Road in Prospect Heights downstream to Irving Park Road in Chicago, including the Des Plaines gauge. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 17.0 feet, Central Road and Golf Road are threatened in Des Plaines. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 9:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 16.7 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual fall to below flood stage Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 15.0 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 late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 23 at 10:02AM CDT until April 25 at 7:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Effective: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:02 AM
Expires: Fri April 24, 2026, 4:15 AM
...The Flood Warning is extended for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River at Lincolnshire affecting Cook and Lake IL Counties. Des Plaines River near Russell affecting Lake IL County. Des Plaines River near Gurnee affecting Lake IL County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Illinois... Des Plaines River near Des Plaines affecting Cook County. * WHAT...Moderate flooding is occurring and moderate flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Des Plaines River from Townline Road in Libertyville downstream to Palatine Road in Prospect Heights, including the Lincolnshire gauge. * WHEN...Until Saturday morning. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, Residences threatened east of the river just south of IL-22 (Half-Day Road). Lincolnshire Drive threatened at Wiltshire Lane. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 8:45 AM CDT Thursday the stage was 14.0 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to continue a gradual fall to below flood stage Saturday morning. - 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 late tonight.
Flood Warning issued April 22 at 10:24PM CDT until April 29 at 1:00PM CDT by NWS Milwaukee/Sullivan WI
Effective: Wed April 22, 2026, 10:24 PM
Expires: Thu April 23, 2026, 10:30 AM
...Forecast flooding changed to Minor severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Fox River At Princeton affecting Green Lake County. Fox River Near Berlin affecting Green Lake County. ...The Flood Warning continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin...Illinois... Crawfish River At Milford affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Newville affecting Rock County. Rock River Near Lake Koshkonong affecting Rock and Jefferson Counties. Rock River At Fort Atkinson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Afton affecting Rock and Winnebago Counties. Rock River At Jefferson affecting Jefferson County. Rock River At Watertown affecting Jefferson County. ROCK RIVER near LEBANON-3 E-HWY MM BRIDGE affecting Dodge County. Fox River Lower At Rochester affecting Racine County. ...Forecast flooding changed from Minor to Major severity and increased in duration for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. * WHAT...Major flooding is occurring and major flooding is forecast. * WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. * WHEN...Until Wednesday, April 29. * IMPACTS...At 14.0 feet, There is flooding of the lower levels of homes in the Town of Wheatland and Village of Salem Lakes areas long Riverside Drive, Shorewood Drive, 101st Street and Shorewood Terrace. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday the stage was 14.1 feet. - Bankfull stage is 10.0 feet. - Recent Activity...The maximum river stage in the 24 hours ending at 10:00 PM CDT Wednesday was 14.4 feet. - Forecast...The river is expected to fall below flood stage Wednesday, April 29 and continue falling to 10.7 feet Wednesday, April 29. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - Flood History...This crest compares to a previous crest of 13.7 feet on 05/24/2004. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Caution is urged when walking near riverbanks. Motorists should not attempt to drive around barricades or drive cars through flooded areas. Even 6 inches of fast-moving flood water can knock you off your feet and a depth of 2 feet will float your car. Never try to walk, swim, or drive through such swift water. If you come upon flood waters, stop, turn around and go another way. Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued Thursday morning at 1030 AM CDT.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 26.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.74 μg/m3
Ozone: 68.64 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:49 AM
Sunset: 7:40 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 7:04 PM
Moonset: 2:04 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 39.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:25 AM - 8:55 AM6:34 PM - 9:04 PM
Minor Periods
10:45 AM - 12:15 AM1:34 AM - 3:04 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.24 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.52 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:42 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 45 mins
Moon Transit: 7:57 PM
Moonset: 2:41 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 50.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:20 AM - 9:50 AM7:27 PM - 9:57 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 1:30 PM2:11 AM - 3:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 18.84 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 66.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:43 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 48 mins
Moon Transit: 8:45 PM
Moonset: 3:10 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:10 AM - 10:40 AM8:15 PM - 10:45 PM
Minor Periods
1:12 PM - 2:42 PM2:40 AM - 4:10 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 20.5 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.67 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.36 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:44 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 50 mins
Moon Transit: 9:29 PM
Moonset: 3:34 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 72.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:56 AM - 11:26 AM8:59 PM - 11:29 PM
Minor Periods
2:22 PM - 3:52 PM3:04 AM - 4:34 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.33 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:48 AM
Sunset: 7:45 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 53 mins
Moon Transit: 10:12 PM
Moonset: 3:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 81.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:40 AM - 12:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:28 PM - 4:58 PM3:25 AM - 4:55 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5