Current Weather Conditions
The current weather conditions are partly cloudy, with a mild temperature for the season. There is a chance for a few sprinkles or perhaps a light shower, with winds coming from the southeast at 5-10 mph and a low of 57.
The Next Few Hours
The next few hours will see a mix of sun and clouds, with the skies trending cloudier as the afternoon progresses.
Extended Outlook
The extended outlook shows a strong southerly wind ahead of an approaching cold front, which will pump unseasonably mild air into the Chicagoland area.
Friday Cloud Coverage Outlook
A mix of sun and clouds is expected to begin the day on Friday, but skies will trend cloudier as the afternoon progresses.
Friday Surface Map
A strong southerly wind ahead of an approaching cold front will pump unseasonably mild air into the Chicagoland area.
Friday Day Planner
The day will open on a rather mild note in the upper 50s, warming into the middle 70s Friday afternoon.
Friday High Temperature Map
Unseasonably warm afternoon highs are expected, with some suburban locations flirting with 80 degrees.
Friday Wind Gust Forecast: Noon and 7 p.m.
Southerly winds will freshen throughout the day, gusting near or possibly above 30 mph at times, pumping in the mild temperatures.
Friday U.S. High Temperatures
Chicagoans will join the other 205 million U.S. residents at or above 70-degrees Friday afternoon, with summerlike 80s continuing for more than 105 million across the Lower 48.
Friday Sunburn Forecast
Weather Maps
Current weather maps show the current temperatures, feels-like temperatures, dew point, and wind speeds in the metro area.
Next Few Hours
The next few hours will see a mix of sun and clouds, with the skies trending cloudier as the afternoon progresses.
Extended Outlook
Chicago’s Precipitation Chances
Following a quiet day Friday, rain chances return late Friday night and at times throughout the first half of the weekend.
Humidity Forecast
A brief surge in humid air will help fuel any shower or thunderstorm that develops.
Forecast Animation Tracking Potential Showers and Thunderstorms Timing
Note the yellow and orange colors depict the potential for some locally heavy downpours at times.
Saturday Severe Outlook (Local Area)
A marginal risk has been issued for far south/southeast sections of the Chicagoland area Saturday, with primary threats being isolated gusty winds and perhaps some small hail.
Saturday Severe Outlook (U.S. View)
A greater risk for seeing scattered severe thunderstorms covers portions of downstate Illinois, Missouri, and the mid-South, with damaging winds, large hail, and perhaps a few isolated tornadoes possible in those areas.
Total Potential Rainfall through Tuesday, October 21
Soaking rainfall is possible for parts of the Chicago metro area, but there is an even greater risk to the east across Indiana, Michigan, and portions of Ohio, where totals in excess of 3.00” will be possible.
Chicago Forecast Highs and Departure from Normal
Unseasonably mild temperatures in the mid-70s are likely Friday and Saturday, before cooler, more seasonable temperatures arrive the latter part of the weekend and into next week.
