Weather Update for Chicago
CHICAGO – What a stunning Monday! Temperatures have soared into the 80s, even at the lakefront. South winds have been gusting over 40 mph today and that will continue tonight.
Fox 32 Chief Meteorologist Emily Wahls has the forecast.
Current Weather Conditions
Temperatures have been unusually high today, reaching the 80s in some areas, including the lakefront. The strong south winds have been gusting over 40 mph and are expected to continue throughout the night.
What to Expect
Severe weather is ongoing in Minnesota and Iowa this evening, and there is a possibility of additional storm development in Iowa tonight. If a second round of storms develops in central Iowa, it could potentially move into the Chicagoland area tonight.
Locally, there is a low-end risk for severe storms tonight, but if storms do develop, they could become severe with damaging wind and hail. The Storm Prediction Center has most of Chicagoland in a Marginal Risk, which is a level 1 of 5. The far northern and western portions of Chicagoland are in a Slight Risk, which is a level 2 of 5.
Forecast for the Week
High temperatures on Tuesday will likely be set around midnight when temperatures are still in the low to mid 70s. Daytime temperatures will be in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees under partly sunny skies.
Showers and storms are expected to return to the area on Wednesday through Friday. Temperatures will be cooler on Wednesday, with highs in the upper 50s to near 60 degrees. Slightly warmer air will arrive on Thursday, with highs in the mid to upper 60s.
Lingering showers are expected on Friday, and then the area will dry out for the weekend. Friday temperatures will be in the lower 60s, and then it will be near 60 on Saturday. Both Saturday and Sunday will be mostly sunny, with Sunday temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees. By Monday afternoon, temperatures will be in the mid 70s again.
Weekend Outlook
The weekend is looking mostly sunny, with temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees on Sunday. This will be a great opportunity to get outdoors and enjoy the weather after a week of showers and storms.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the weather in Chicago is expected to be unpredictable over the next few days, with severe storms possible tonight and showers and storms returning on Wednesday through Friday. However, the weekend is looking mostly sunny, making it a great time to get outdoors and enjoy the weather.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some frequently asked questions about the weather in Chicago:
Q: What is the risk of severe storms tonight?
A: There is a low-end risk for severe storms tonight, but if storms do develop, they could become severe with damaging wind and hail.
Q: What is the forecast for the weekend?
A: The weekend is looking mostly sunny, with temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70 degrees on Sunday.
Q: Will it rain on Friday?
A: Yes, lingering showers are expected on Friday, but the area will dry out for the weekend.
Q: What is the temperature expected to be on Monday?
A: Temperatures will be in the mid 70s by Monday afternoon.
