Weather Forecast for Chicago: Showers, Storms, and High Winds for Election Day
Current Weather Conditions
As of this week, Chicago has been experiencing a gloomy start with a few showers and cloudy skies. Rain is expected to return and intensify tonight, likely continuing on and off through Election Day.
Election Day Weather Forecast
On Tuesday, expect on and off showers, a few storms, and gusty south winds. A Wind Advisory has been issued for southern Cook, Will, Grundy, Kankakee, and all of northwest Indiana. The Advisory will be in effect from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. for southerly wind gusts as high as 45 mph. Despite the rain, clouds, and high winds, temperatures are expected to warm up to the upper 60s on Election Day.
Mid-Week Weather Forecast
Calmer days are ahead for the middle of the week. Wednesday is expected to be mostly sunny with highs in the upper 50s. Thursday and Friday are forecasted to be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 50s to low 60s.
Weekend Weather Forecast
Showers return this weekend, but it won’t be a washout. Highs are expected to be in the upper 50s to low 60s on Saturday and Sunday.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the current weather like in Chicago?
A: Chicago is experiencing a gloomy start to the week with a few showers and cloudy skies.
Q: What is the forecast for Election Day?
A: On Tuesday, expect on and off showers, a few storms, and gusty south winds.
Q: Is there a Wind Advisory in effect for my area?
A: Yes, a Wind Advisory has been issued for southern Cook, Will, Grundy, Kankakee, and all of northwest Indiana.
Q: What can I expect for the rest of the week?
A: Calmer days are ahead for the middle of the week, with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 50s. Showers return this weekend, but it won’t be a washout.
Q: How will the weather affect my plans for the weekend?
A: Be prepared for showers this weekend, but it won’t be a complete washout. Highs will be in the upper 50s to low 60s.
