Chicago residents are gearing up for a mix of sunny skies and potential thunderstorms as the National Weather Service predicts a variety of weather conditions for the coming week. According to the National Weather Service, today promises mostly sunny weather with a high near 67 degrees and north winds up to 25 mph. The evening will bring mostly clear skies, with lows dropping to around 59 degrees.
Seasonably cool and quiet conditions are expected to start the week. More typical summer temperatures and humidity will return on Tuesday and persist through the rest of next week with periodic chances for showers and thunderstorms too. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/yBsUHsK2Co
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 30, 2024
Looking ahead to Monday, Chicagoans can expect sunny weather and a gentle east wind, keeping temperatures near a comfortable 70 degrees. The pattern of clear and calm nights continues with a low of around 64. However, "A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 4pm," is forecasted for Tuesday, as noted by the National Weather Service. Partly sunny conditions will lead to a high near 83 degrees, and as the day progresses, the chance of precipitation sits at 40%.
The National Weather Service has also issued a hazardous weather outlook for the region, especially for Lake Michigan beaches where there's a high swim risk due to large waves and strong currents through tonight. Spotters, however, "will not be necessary through tonight." For the city's nearshore waters, small craft should also be wary of hazardous conditions today and tonight.
The rest of the week carries "Limited Thunderstorm Risk at times," as stated by the NWS Hazardous Weather Outlook, particularly from Wednesday through Friday, with overall warmer and more humid weather typical of Chicago summers.
The probability of showers and thunderstorms fluctuates throughout the week, but Wednesday is currently looking at a 30 percent chance of such weather, mainly before 1 pm, with temperatures possibly soaring to 87 degrees, as per the National Weather Service.
As Independence Day approaches, the forecast remains uncertain with potential showers, yet partly sunny skies are expected with highs hovering around 81 degrees. In summary, locals can anticipate seasonally cool conditions at the start, gradually shifting towards more humid and unsettled weather, as shared by the National Weather Service Chicago on their social media.
