Chicagoans should prepare for a mixed bag of weather conditions as temporary relief from scattered showers today will be short-lived, with a resurgence of storms expected tonight. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 40 percent chance of rain later this afternoon with highs cresting at 81 degrees. Winds may escalate up to 20 mph, jolting umbrellas and hairdos in its wake.
Tonight the skies will growl louder, as the chance of precipitation jumps to 70 percent inclusive of showers and potential thunderstorms. The Hazardous Weather Outlook for the region warns of a threat with severe storm with damaging winds up to 60 mph, and hail possibly reaching quarter size. Gentle reprieve comes Saturday after morning thunderstorms, which carry with them a "Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk," dissipate, ushering in sunshine with highs anticipating a rise to 87 degrees, according to the National Weather Service.
The latter half of the weekend looks promising for those longing for peace from the tempest. Sunday will dawn sunny with cooler high temperatures around 69, but the allure of blue skies can be deceiving. Taking to the lake may prove treacherous as a "Moderate to High Swim Risk" pervades Lake Michigan's beaches, reported the National Weather Service.
Looking forward to the early days of next week, Chicago's weather narrative continues with sunshine slated for Monday, but anticipation of showers late in the night looms large. The oscillation between serene skies and stormy intervals persists, with Tuesday hosting a chance of thunderstorms after 1 pm, and a similar forecast trailing into Wednesday and Independence Day.
