Chicagoans enjoying the warmth and sunshine this Mother's Day are advised to keep an umbrella close at hand for the upcoming week. Today's forecast indicates sunny skies with highs soaring to the comfortable lower 80s. However, a limited risk of thunderstorms looms north of Interstate 88, as noted in a weather forecast released early this morning.
As the day progresses, winds from the south-southwest could hit speeds of 5 to 15 mph, with potential gusts peaking at 25 mph. The evening still carries a 20 percent chance of showers, according to the National Weather Service. These gentle breezes are expected to continue through the night, with gusts occasionally reaching up to 15 mph.
The serene weather will take a turn on Monday, with a 70 percent chance of showers and possible thunderstorms after 1 pm, potentially bringing a quarter to half an inch of rainfall. By Monday night, the chance of precipitation jumps to 80 percent, ushering in showers and possible thunderstorms, with lows dipping to around 52 degrees. These details were provided by the National Weather Service in their detailed forecast.
Even as Tuesday's temperatures drop to a cooler high near 55, there remains a 30 percent chance of showers prior to 1 pm. Amidst the mostly cloudy atmosphere, north winds will pick up, turning breezy with gusts as high as 30 mph. The National Weather Service Chicago reminded residents that cooler conditions are slated to arrive mid-week.
Happy Mother's Day! Today will be a splendid and warm spring day with highs in the lower 80s. A few showers cannot be ruled out today north of I-88. Chances for rain will increase tomorrow afternoon and overnight into Tues, before cooler conditions arrives mid-week. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/Exz4SSLh6X
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) May 12, 2024
For those venturing out onto Lake Michigan, heed caution as Tuesday forecasts warn of hazardous conditions for small craft. A limited storm risk continues through the week for both onshore and nearshore waters, as per the Hazardous Weather Outlook shared by the National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL.
Residents should brace for an unsettled weather pattern beyond Tuesday, with sunny intervals on Wednesday giving way to a blend of sunny and stormy conditions towards the end of the week. Following another partly sunny day on Saturday, the temperatures are once again anticipated to reach the higher 70s, indicating that Chicago's spring is showing its unpredictable side once more.
