Chicago is waking up to a cooler, cloudier Wednesday, with temperatures near 66 degrees early and a high expected around 74. Patchy fog may linger through daybreak in parts of the region, while the city sees partly sunny skies and a light north wind. It is a noticeably gentler setup after the recent run of muggy weather.
Mostly Quiet Weather For Chicago
Temperatures should hold in the low to mid-70s through the afternoon, with northeast winds increasing to around 10 mph. A lake-breeze boundary could trigger a few showers in the Chicago metro, but the chance of rain remains low overall, and most of the day should stay dry.
The National Weather Service in Chicago is watching a more active corridor south of the city, where storms could develop Wednesday afternoon and evening near and south of Pontiac. The strongest storms may bring gusty winds, torrential rain and a risk of flash flooding, especially where downpours repeatedly track over the same areas.
Sunny Thursday Gives Way To Storm Chances
Thursday looks like the week’s cleanest weather day, with sunshine, lower humidity and a high near 77 degrees. Friday turns warmer, reaching about 80, but showers and thunderstorms become possible after 1 p.m., with a 30% chance of rain.
Storm chances continue into Friday night, while Saturday brings a slight chance of additional showers or thunderstorms and a high near 78. Sunday should be mostly sunny and cooler, with a high around 75, followed by mostly sunny conditions Monday and Tuesday.
Flood Watch Stays South Of The City
A Flood Watch is in effect Wednesday afternoon through late tonight for Livingston, Ford and Iroquois counties in Illinois, along with Benton County in Indiana. Chicago is not included in that watch, but residents heading south should be prepared for rapidly changing conditions, heavy downpours and water-covered roads.
