Weather Update: Rainy Tuesday in Chicagoland, Cooler Temperatures Ahead
It’s a rainy Tuesday morning in Chicagoland, with scattered showers moving through the area for the morning commute. The rain is expected to taper off in the afternoon, but on-again, off-again showers are still possible.
Current Weather Conditions
As of early morning, temperatures are fairly warm, with some locations in the mid-60s, about 10 degrees above normal for this time of year. However, it won’t warm up much into the afternoon, with Tuesday highs expected to top out around 70.
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Wind and Precipitation
Winds will also pick up, with gusts up to 15 or 20 miles per hour out of the northeast/northwest. The heavier rain should taper off in the afternoon, but the rest of the day could still see some on-again, off-again showers.
Forecast
Today: Breezy, cool, and cloudy. AM heavy showers tapering off in the afternoon. Winds NE/NW at 10-20 mph. High near 70.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy and chance of showers. Winds N at 5-10 mph. Low 59.
Tomorrow: Becoming mostly sunny by afternoon and a bit warmer. High 75.
Extended Outlook
Staying dry and sunny for Thursday/Friday, with high temps in the mid- to upper 70s. Late Friday, we’ll see increasing clouds and a chance of showers back in the forecast. That showery weather looks to continue on and off through the weekend, with highs in the mid-70s.
Weekend Outlook
Rain chances increase for the coming weekend, with the forecast showing Saturday and Sunday highs in the mid-70s, as of now.
Conclusion
While today’s rain may be a bit of a nuisance, the rest of the week is looking quite pleasant, with plenty of sunshine and warmer temperatures on the way. Just be sure to keep an eye on the radar for any pop-up showers over the weekend.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it rain all day today?
A: No, the rain should taper off in the afternoon, but on-again, off-again showers are still possible.
Q: How warm will it get today?
A: Highs will top out around 70, with temperatures not warming up much into the afternoon.
Q: What’s the forecast looking like for the weekend?
A: Rain chances increase for the coming weekend, with the forecast showing Saturday and Sunday highs in the mid-70s.
Q: Will it be sunny for the rest of the week?
A: Yes, Thursday and Friday are looking mostly dry and sunny, with high temps in the mid- to upper 70s.
