Chicago gets a mostly sunny, 84-degree Tuesday before a wetter and stormier stretch moves in midweek. The warm-up starts early, with clear skies and temperatures near 68 degrees before sunrise across the city.
Warm And Bright Before The Weather Turns
Tuesday afternoon should stay mostly sunny, with south winds around 5 to 10 mph and highs near 84 degrees. Clouds increase Tuesday night, with temperatures settling near 70 and a slight chance of showers or thunderstorms arriving after 5 a.m. Wednesday.
Wednesday Brings The Main Storm Threat
Showers and thunderstorms are likely at times Wednesday, especially from the morning into the evening, with a high near 80 and a 60% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville says locally heavy rain could create flooding concerns, while stronger storms cannot be ruled out.
Storms are expected to continue Wednesday night, when the chance of precipitation rises to 90% and lows dip to around 67 degrees. Thursday remains unsettled, with rain showers likely before early afternoon and additional chances for thunderstorms, though some sunshine may break through later.
Dryer Weather Returns For The Weekend
Friday looks like the week’s weather reset, with mostly sunny skies, light winds and a high near 79 degrees. Saturday and Sunday warm back into the mid-80s, with mostly sunny conditions and only slight chances for afternoon or evening thunderstorms.
No watches, warnings or advisories are currently posted for the area. Still, Chicagoans with Wednesday or Thursday commutes and outdoor plans should keep an eye on updated forecasts, since storm timing remains uncertain and some downpours could be heavy.
