Chicago is getting a quieter, cooler Sunday after a run of hot, sticky weather, with cloudy skies early giving way to sunshine and temperatures near 75 downtown. East-northeast winds around 5 to 10 mph will keep the lakefront feeling cooler, while neighborhoods farther inland warm into the lower 80s.
Lakefront Swimmers Face Choppy Water Sunday Morning
The National Weather Service is warning of a moderate swim risk at Illinois Lake Michigan beaches Sunday morning. Waves and moderate water conditions could be hazardous for weaker swimmers, though the risk is expected to ease through the day.
Labor Day Looks Sunny Before Heat Builds
Monday should bring another mostly sunny day, with a high near 76 in the city and a low around 66 Monday night. The cooler stretch follows Chicago's recent heat wave, which Hoodline previously reported, but warmer weather returns quickly.
Midweek Brings Higher Temperatures And Storm Chances
Tuesday is expected to reach about 85 degrees under mostly sunny skies, followed by a high near 86 Wednesday. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives Tuesday night and could linger into Wednesday morning before a cooler, mostly sunny Thursday near 78 degrees.
