Chennai Weather Forecast & Update for Today, Thursday, 15 October 2026: Expect Heavy Rain and Thunderstorms, High of 31°C
Chennai weather today, Thursday, 15 October 2026, is dominated by overcast skies and a high chance of rain. Thunderstorms are expected around 10:00 AM, with precipitation likelihood reaching 100% by midday. The high temperature will be 31°C, with humidity at 97%.
Chennai, Tamil Nadu is experiencing an overcast day on Thursday, 15 October 2026, with a significant chance of rain throughout. The current temperature is 26°C, feeling much warmer at 32°C due to 97% humidity. Conditions are expected to worsen by late morning, with thunderstorms anticipated around 10:00 AM, bringing an 88% chance of rain, and a near 100% chance of precipitation from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM. The wind speed remains light at 7 km/h for most of the day, though it may briefly increase to 11 km/h during the thunderstorm period.
| Current Weather in Chennai, Tamil Nadu — Thursday, 15 October 2026 | ||
Temperature 26°C | Feels Like 32°C | High 31°C |
Low 25°C | Conditions Overcast | Humidity 97% |
Wind Speed 7 km/h | ||
| Hourly Outlook for Chennai — Thursday, 15 October 2026 | ||||
| Time (IST) | Temp | Conditions | Rain | Wind |
| 00:00 | 26°C | Overcast | 54% | 7 km/h |
| 02:00 | 25°C | Overcast | 65% | 7 km/h |
| 04:00 | 25°C | Light drizzle | 62% | 7 km/h |
| 06:00 | 25°C | Overcast | 63% | 7 km/h |
| 08:00 | 27°C | Overcast | 73% | 6 km/h |
| 10:00 | 27°C | Thunderstorm | 88% | 11 km/h |
| 12:00 | 28°C | Light drizzle | 98% | 6 km/h |
| 14:00 | 28°C | Light drizzle | 98% | 7 km/h |
Chennai, Tamil Nadu Weather Live Tracker Map on Windy
The day's high will reach 31°C, with overnight lows expected to be around 25°C. Residents should prepare for persistent, heavy showers, particularly around midday. Given the high humidity and constant overcast conditions, an umbrella is highly recommended for navigating the city today.
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