As the summer month of July begins in Chicago, locals can expect a series of temperate days that will soon evolve into a warm spell with rising humidity levels. The National Weather Service (NWS) is forecasting sunny conditions with a high near 69 degrees today. However, as the week progresses, the city will experience a gradual increase in temperature reaching up to highs of 88 degrees by Wednesday.
Tuesday's weather outlook includes a slight chance of showers between 10 am and 4 pm, with partly sunny skies and a surge in temperatures up to a high near 82. Winds from the south-southeast may gust as high as 30 mph. Following Tuesday's showers, there is an expected chance of thunderstorms before 7 pm, potentially leading to more showers and possible thunderstorms after 1 am. These conditions are anticipated to continue sporadically through Friday, according to the Hazardous Weather Outlook issued by the National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville, IL.
Furthermore, as noted on the NWS hazardous weather outlook, the thunderstorm risk on Tuesday evening is categorized as "Elevated" with a Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk. While spotter activation is not deemed necessary through tonight, the NWS advises the public to monitor the weather through Sunday as thunderstorm risks are present, particularly south of US-24 on Wednesday. Those looking towards the weekend can expect more temperate conditions on Independence Day, with a 40 percent chance of showers and the possibility of thunderstorms after 1 pm.
The midweek forecast, mentioned on an NWS Chicago post, points to a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, mainly before 1 pm. While this precedes a mostly cloudy night, Thursday will resume with chances of showers throughout the day, persisting through Friday. Amidst these scattered showers and thunderstorms, the forecast promises many dry hours for Chicago residents to enjoy, ushering in a typical summer week in the City.
