Residents and visitors in the Chicago area face mixed weather conditions over the coming days, with the National Weather Service forecasting sunny skies alongside a warning of hazardous conditions at Lake Michigan beaches. According to the National Weather Service, today indicates a chance of sprinkles before 10 am, then clearing up to sunshine with a high near 73 degrees. Winds from the north-northeast are expected at around 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph.
Mainly dry and pleasant weather through the weekend. Scattered shower and thunderstorm chances return early next week. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/iyZN5OtQhw
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 18, 2024
Tonight's forecast suggests mostly clear skies with a low dipping around 61, while winds slow down becoming light and variable in the evening. The pleasant weather is set to continue through the weekend, with highs steady around the mid-70s. However, beachgoers should take heed as the Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service advises of a high swim risk at Lake Michigan beaches due to dangerous current conditions.
DANGEROUS swimming conditions occurring at southern #LakeMichigan beaches through this evening. Stay dry when waves are high! https://t.co/MkqeYnHi0y #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/mAViu42Es7
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 18, 2024
Looking ahead to next week, there is a limited threat of thunderstorms from Monday through Wednesday, with temperatures hovering near the 78-degree mark, as per the National Weather Service. Evening conditions will remain mostly cloudy with lows around the higher 60s.
Meanwhile, as noted by the NWS Chicago, "DANGEROUS swimming conditions occurring at southern #LakeMichigan beaches through this evening." They advise to "Stay dry when waves are high!"
