Chicago residents are bracing for a wet and windy start to the week, with FOX 32 Chicago reporting that rain and potential thunderstorms are expected overnight, carrying into Monday with dipping temperatures by Tuesday. The likelihood of precipitation is pegged at near certainty, with bouts of heavy rainfall and blustery conditions promising to disrupt routines for many in the Windy City.
Specifically, the National Weather Service forecasts a 100% chance of rain overnight Sunday into Monday and maintains this percentage into the afternoon, with a slight chance of showers between noon and 4 pm followed by more showers and thunderstorms after 4 pm, the highs are expected to touch near 69°F Monday, but fall slightly to a cooler 65°F by Tuesday as the winds continue to haunt with gusts that may reach up to 35 mph.
As for the specifics of the anticipated storms, the National Weather Service warns of the potential for heavy rainfall Monday night, noting that "some of the storms could produce heavy rainfall," with new rainfall amounts between three-quarters and one inch possible. However, by midweek, the weather is forecasted to pivot towards sunnier skies, as Wednesday heralds mostly sunny conditions with a high near 56°F, providing a reprieve from the stormy start.
FOX 32 Chicago anticipates that the latter half of the week will bring conditions that are more agreeable; while there's a 50 percent chance of showers before midnight on Tuesday, partly cloudy skies will set in alongside above-average temperatures in the upper 50s and lower 60s, which is welcome news for those looking to shed their raincoats and umbrellas as the sun asserts its presence once more, however Saturday introduces a new chance of showers potentially upsetting the brief respite.
