The city of Chicago is set for a dynamic transformation in weather patterns as November begins. According to the National Weather Service, after a sunny start with a high near 52, the Windy City is preparing to welcome a high near 59 on Saturday with sunny skies continuing before the climate takes a turn.
Residents should enjoy the agreeable weather while it lasts, given that rain is expected to make a come-back starting early Sunday. Forecasters predict "a 40 percent chance of rain after 1am" on Saturday night, marking the onset of a wetter outlook. Into the next week, the city is slated to quickly get reacquainted with periods of rain and the possibility of thunderstorms come Sunday night, which are forecasted to carry into the early part of the week.
The gusty conditions that rattled the region on Thursday are calming down. Yet, a Wind Advisory remained in effect through Thursday evening. Friday brings reprieve with lighter winds and clear skies, but the peace is predicted to be fleeting ahead of the impending rain. Temperatures are expected to rise to the mid to high 60s, despite the rainy forecast.
With a busy week ahead, including the much-anticipated Election Day on Tuesday, residents might need to cautiously navigate to dodge both raindrops and political fervor. Forecasters hint at the potential for heavy rainfall early next week, signaling a need for residents to be well-prepared. "Periods of showers" are in the forecast for Tuesday with "the rain could be heavy at times," which may impact voter turnout on Election Day.
The city will see the sun reemerge by Wednesday with highs rounding off the mid-50s, according to National Weather Service.
