Chicagoans, brace yourselves for a week of warmth, humidity, and spotty chances for rain showers and thunderstorms. According to the National Weather Service, today's weather suggests a 30 percent chance of precipitation, with potential thunderstorms post 1 pm. This somewhat soggy forecast carries into the evening, with a 40 percent likelihood of showers, especially after 10 pm.
Despite a storm-free weekend, the city's weather remains unpredictable. "Today will be characterized by very warm temperatures and high humidity," remarks a report from FOX 32 Chicago. With a high temperature near 87 degrees and the possibility of hitting 90° in areas with abundant sunshine, there's a mix of clouds and clear skies on the horizon. The night brings a slight chance for rain with lows in a particularly balmy range, from the low to mid-70s.
The humidity doesn't let up on Tuesday either. The National Weather Service forecasts a 70 percent chance of showers and maybe a thunderstorm amidst partial sunshine, adding a few more drops into the mix. Looking ahead to Tuesday night, there's a mere 20 percent chance of precipitation before clearing up after 1 am.
Midweek, Chicago inches towards normalcy with sunny skies on Wednesday and highs bobbing around the 80-degree mark. "Wednesday and Thursday will be partly to mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 80s," according to FOX 32 Chicago. As for Thursday night, the city can expect it to be mostly clear, while Friday and the upcoming weekend's weather hint at reeling back into the 90s.
The city cycles back to unsettled weather by the end of the week, with a forecast including a chance of showers on Sunday. "A chance of showers and thunderstorms," says the National Weather Service about the end of the weekend, while also forecasting mostly sunny conditions with a high near 88 degrees. Chicago's weather rhythms continue—temperatures fluctuating, rain teasing, and the sun peeking through when it chooses.
