Chicagoans stepping out today can expect sunny skies but might want to hold onto their hats as breezy conditions are set to escalate throughout the day. According to the National Weather Service, the day will see a comfortable high near 67 degrees with south winds at 5 to 10 mph, increasing to 15 to 20 mph in the afternoon, including gusts as high as 30 mph.
As night falls, Chicago will shift from clear skies to potential showers, mainly before 1 am. The city will experience increasing clouds with, a low around 49 degrees, and a south wind becoming west after midnight that can also get gusty, reaching up to 30 mph. The chance of rain stands at 60 percent.
Looking ahead, the chance of showers continues into Tuesday with a 50 percent likelihood after 1 pm. Temperatures are expected to be cooler, with highs only reaching the mid-50s, as reported by FOX 32 Chicago. Westerly winds will be present once again, ranging from 10 to 25 mph, and could include gusts as high as 35 mph.
The remainder of the week appears to follow a dry, seasonal pattern, featuring mid to upper 50s during the day and night-time lows near 40 degrees, lending to crisp fall days and chilly evenings. Normal highs for this week fluctuate from 61 to 58 degrees, with lows regularly falling between 44 and 42. The forecast suggests more rain may make its way to the city over the weekend, particularly on Sunday.
Residents looking to plan their week around the weather can find more detailed reports and updates from both the National Weather Service and FOX 32 Chicago for the latest conditions.
