Current Conditions
If you’re hoping to squeeze in some outdoor plans this weekend, keep an eye on the sky. Summer storms are back in the picture.
Rain and scattered thunderstorms are set to return to Chicagoland this weekend and could linger into early next week.
But in true Midwest summer fashion, these showers will be hit-or-miss, leaving plenty of dry windows to get in your outside activities.
Looking Ahead
Saturday
Saturday looks to be the stormier of the two days, with a couple waves of showers and thunderstorms likely to sweep through the region.
Temperatures will warm back to seasonable levels, and humidity will climb as well, with sticky 70-degree dewpoints making a muggy comeback.
Sunburn forecast
Sunburn times on Saturday will be around 29 minutes at 1 p.m. and 60 minutes at 4 p.m.
Sunday
Sunday looks to offer a calmer, more comfortable outlook. Expect cloudy skies with breakthrough periods of sun with just a few isolated showers possible in the afternoon.
Highs will hover around 80 degrees, with cooler temps near the lakefront thanks to a light onshore breeze.
Summer temperature update
It’s been a warm start to Climatological Summer. The period since June 1st is averaging 3.5 degrees above normal, good enough to rank 5th warmest of the past 154 years!
The Bigger Picture
Rain and potential thunderstorm chances return to the forecast this weekend and into early next week. Heat begins to really take hold across the Midwest beginning on Tuesday.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, the weather forecast for the weekend is looking stormy, with rain and scattered thunderstorms expected to return to Chicagoland. However, there will be plenty of dry windows to get in your outside activities. Temperatures will warm back to seasonable levels, and humidity will climb as well. It’s been a warm start to Climatological Summer, and heat is expected to take hold across the Midwest beginning on Tuesday.
FAQs
Q: What is the weather forecast for the weekend?
A: The weather forecast for the weekend is looking stormy, with rain and scattered thunderstorms expected to return to Chicagoland.
Q: Will it be hot on Saturday?
A: Yes, temperatures will warm back to seasonable levels on Saturday, with sticky 70-degree dewpoints making a muggy comeback.
Q: What is the sunburn forecast for Saturday?
A: Sunburn times on Saturday will be around 29 minutes at 1 p.m. and 60 minutes at 4 p.m.
Q: What is the temperature update for Climatological Summer?
A: It’s been a warm start to Climatological Summer, with the period since June 1st averaging 3.5 degrees above normal, good enough to rank 5th warmest of the past 154 years!
