Chicagoans are bracing for a weather-packed weekend as rain sets in today, with temperatures hanging in the mid-40s. The National Weather Service reports temperatures near 45 degrees with a south-southeast wind pushing the rain in, with gusts that might whip up to 18 mph. The rain should last past sunset, likely ending before the stroke of midnight.
As reported by The National Weather Service's Hazardous Weather Outlook, no immediate threats encroach on the area today or tonight. However, looking ahead to Sunday, the city will encounter cloudy skies with temperatures brushing 46 degrees.
The week kicks off breezily on Monday, according to CBS Chicago, with a chiller side helping to set the stage for a modest snow risk near Porter County, Indiana. Wind speeds are expected to rise sharply, bringing with them gales that could reach up to 34 mph.
While the showers begin to clear Sunday night, the wind will step into the week's forefront with a drastic plummet to temperatures around 21 by Monday night as "hazardous conditions for small craft are likely," warns The National Weather Service.
