Weather Alert: Remnants of Tropical Storm Helene Bring Rain and Wind to Chicago Area
The Chicago area experienced a sudden change in weather this week, with remnants of Tropical Storm Helene bringing clouds and wind to the region on Friday. The storm system is expected to continue to impact the area through the weekend, bringing rainfall, strong winds, and unseasonably cool temperatures.
Rainfall and Cloudy Skies Expected Throughout the Weekend
Rainfall began overnight on Friday and is expected to continue throughout the morning hours, with a chance for showers persisting through the afternoon. Saturday will be a mostly cloudy day, with little to no sunshine expected, and temperatures remaining stable in the high 60s to low 70s.
Strong Winds Create Beach Hazards
Winds will be persistent and noticeable throughout Saturday, with gusts from the northeast at 20 to 30 miles per hour, creating beach hazards for high waves along the shorelines of Lake Michigan. These strong winds will make outdoor activities, such as hiking or biking, more challenging.
Stable Temperatures and Showers
Temperatures will remain mostly stable in the evening, with spotty showers expected alongside mostly cloudy skies, with scattered showers likely continuing into the late evening. Sunday will be slightly warmer, with highs in the low 70s, but still mostly cloudy with a chance for scattered showers.
Drying Up by Monday
Conditions are expected to dry up a bit for Monday, with mostly sunny skies and warmer temperatures, as highs return to the mid 70s. Warmer, dry conditions are expected to persist through much of next week.
Q&A
Q: Will it be sunny on Saturday?
A: No, Saturday is expected to be mostly cloudy with little to no sunshine.
Q: Will it be windy on Sunday?
A: Yes, northeast winds at 10 to 20 miles per hour are still forecasted for Sunday.
Q: When will it be sunny and warm again?
A: Warmer, dry conditions are expected to persist through much of next week, with Monday expected to be mostly sunny and in the mid 70s.
