Chicago is waking up to cloudy skies, muggy air and a renewed threat of heavy rain Saturday morning. Showers and thunderstorms are likely through the morning, with a flood watch covering the city until 10 a.m. as downpours could quickly overwhelm storm drains, underpasses and other low-lying spots.
Temperatures were around 73 degrees before sunrise, with humidity near 95%, and the afternoon high is expected to reach about 80. South winds will run 5 to 10 mph, with gusts up to 20 mph, while rainfall totals of a quarter to half an inch are possible in the broader forecast area, according to the National Weather Service Chicago.
Morning Storms Ease Before A Muggy Afternoon
The heaviest rain threat is expected during the morning, when thunderstorms could produce brief torrential downpours. Rain chances should ease through the afternoon, although isolated showers may linger into the evening as clouds keep the day from feeling especially bright.
Saturday night brings another chance for showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 7 p.m. and 3 a.m., with a low near 73 degrees. Another half-inch to three-quarters of an inch of rain is possible in some areas, so slick roads and renewed ponding remain concerns for late-night drivers.
A Brief Break Arrives Monday
Sunday starts with a chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 a.m., followed by mostly cloudy skies and a high near 84. West winds may gust to 20 mph, but most of the afternoon is expected to be dry.
Chicago should get a quieter stretch Monday and Tuesday, with mostly sunny or partly sunny skies, highs near 76 and 82, and overnight lows in the 60s. Storm chances return Tuesday night into Wednesday, followed by cooler, mostly sunny weather Thursday and Friday.
