The city of Chicago is set to experience a streak of mostly sunny days, with the area's weather forecast predicting calm conditions and a steady climb in temperatures through the coming weekend. According to the National Weather Service, the city will see highs ranging from 71 degrees today to 91 degrees by Monday, providing a feeling of the summer's warmth returning to the region.
Tranquil weather pattern will offer plentiful sunshine with virtually no chances for rain through the weekend. While temperatures will be below average through Wednesday, they will be warming through the weekend with highs nearing 90 by Saturday. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/9nuBcWwjnN
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 20, 2024
Despite the sunny outlook, beachgoers should take caution as there is a high swim risk at Lake Michigan beaches through this afternoon due to large waves and dangerous currents. As stated in their hazardous weather outlook, the National Weather Service has advised against swimming in these conditions. However, the rest of the week expects to transition towards safer, more tranquil waters quickly.
DANGEROUS swimming conditions due to 3 to 6 feet waves and strong currents will continue at southern #LakeMichigan beaches through this afternoon. Stay dry when waves are high! https://t.co/MkqeYnHi0y #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/fguoC2rH0S
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 20, 2024
In the clearer skies ahead, Wednesday brings a forecasted high of 75 degrees with light, variable winds, shifting towards a southeast breeze by Thursday. Consistent with the anticipated sunny weather, temperatures are projected to tiptoe upward, reaching near 81 on Friday, and peaking close to 90 for the weekend, as per the National Weather Service. These higher temperatures are expected to reign through the beginning of next week, providing a swath of warmth across the city.
As the warm air steadily decides to advance, night-time temperatures are to remain comfortably between the low 60s and mid-70s. The National Weather Service's latest update assures no hazardous weather is in the forecast from Wednesday through Monday, ensuring residents can freely enjoy the outdoors. Friday night's partly cloudy skies are to be the only brief departure from complete clarity, heralding another mostly sunny day on Saturday with an increase to balmy conditions by Sunday.
