Chicagoans can enjoy a streak of sunny skies today with temperatures peaking at a pleasant 64 degrees, but they should brace for a shift as wet and windy conditions are on the horizon, according to the National Weather Service. As evening falls, the mercury will dip to around 44 degrees, with winds calming down and swinging south southwest after midnight.

Wednesday will offer another dose of mostly sunny weather with a high near 58 before conditions take a turn towards the stormy side, rain is likely to hit the Windy City Wednesday night, with chances of precipitation jumping to 70% as temperatures bottom out around 46, winds will be gusting up to 20 mph from the north northeast, the National Weather Service details.

For those navigating the choppy waters of Lake Michigan, safe sailing is expected today and tonight, but come Thursday and Friday, small craft operators should expect hazardous conditions, warns the National Weather Service Chicago. The same goes for Sunday, so enthusiasts will want to keep their boats docked.

Looking further ahead, the deluge will persist through Thursday night with a high probability of rain at 80% and strong breezes reaching 30 mph continuing this wet trend into the night with similar chances of rain, the city should get some respite by the weekend as the weather shifts back to dry and mild, a welcome transition for locals eager to enjoy the outdoors, the NWS Chicago shared these updates via an X post.

Minor flooding has already made its mark near larger rivers and is set to continue, residents in affected areas should remain vigilant; although no spotter activation is deemed necessary through tonight, individuals should heed warnings and stay informed about the potential for continued flooding in the coming days.