Chicago Weather Forecast
Chicago will see warm temperatures Thursday before strong winds, severe storms Friday night, and a weekend cooldown with the possibility of rain and snow.
Friday Forecast
Tomorrow will be warm with sunshine. Highs soar to the upper 70s inland, low 70s near the lake. By late morning the wind will start to become gusty. We have a wind advisory from mid afternoon, into Friday night. Non-thunderstorm wind gusts will be up to 40-50 mph.
There is a fire weather watch in effect tomorrow due to the dry conditions and gusty wind. This will be from early afternoon until late evening.
Severe Storms and Tornado Threat
What we know:
Friday night, a line of storms will be moving through Chicagoland. We will be tracking this line of storms moving in from the west.
Timing looks to be around 8 p.m. to 3 a.m. with eastern areas drying last. We have the potential to see tornadoes, damaging wind and hail.
The Storm Prediction Center has most of Chicagoland under a slight or level 2/5 for severe weather. For our southwestern counties, there is a bit of a higher chance for severe storms. There is an enhanced risk for the southern half of DeKalb and Kane counties, Kendall, Grundy and portions of Joliet and Kankakee. This is a level 3/5 for severe storms. The southern part of LaSalle County is in red or a moderate risk, which is level 4/5.
Future Forecast
What’s next:
Saturday will be dry, but the non-thunderstorm wind gusts will be even more intense than on Friday. We have a High Wind Watch in the morning through mid-afternoon Saturday. Gusts may reach 50-60 mph at times. High temperatures will be in the mid 60s on Saturday.
Saturday night, wrap-around moisture will bring the chance for wet weather into early Sunday. We could actually have rain and snow falling to start Sunday with temperatures in the 30s. Highs Sunday afternoon will be in the mid 40s with partly sunny skies.
Source of Information
The information in this report came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the weather forecast for Chicago is expected to be warm on Thursday, followed by strong winds, severe storms on Friday night, and a weekend cooldown with the possibility of rain and snow. It is essential to stay updated with the latest weather forecast to plan your activities accordingly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the weather forecast for Friday?
A: The weather forecast for Friday is warm with sunshine, with highs soaring to the upper 70s inland and low 70s near the lake. However, there is a wind advisory from mid afternoon, into Friday night, with non-thunderstorm wind gusts up to 40-50 mph.
Q: Is there a risk of severe storms on Friday night?
A: Yes, there is a risk of severe storms on Friday night, with the potential to see tornadoes, damaging wind and hail. The Storm Prediction Center has most of Chicagoland under a slight or level 2/5 for severe weather.
Q: What is the forecast for Saturday and Sunday?
A: Saturday is expected to be dry, but with intense non-thunderstorm wind gusts, reaching 50-60 mph at times. High temperatures will be in the mid 60s on Saturday. Sunday will have a chance of wet weather, with rain and snow possible, and highs in the mid 40s with partly sunny skies.
Q: Where can I get the latest weather forecast?
A: You can get the latest weather forecast from FOX 32 Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody or from other reliable weather sources.
