Chicago Weather Forecast
Thursday’s Weather
Many in the Chicago area were waking up to a wet and rainy morning as periods of showers and thunderstorms continue at times Thursday. As of 5:25 a.m., Live Doppler 5 radar for Illinois showed heavy rain pounding down across counties to the north, northwest and west, including DeKalb, McHenry, Lake and Kane. Some areas to the southeast were also seeing downpours, including Joliet, Braidwood, Channahon, Manhattan and Morris.
Morning Commute
On the I-294 tollway in Lake County, street lights showed heavy rain hammering the drive. The rain could snarl the morning commute for some, NBC 5 traffic reporter Kye Martin said, as it continues to create slick and slippery conditions. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, the rain will continue for the most part through the late morning hours, with rain to the southeast lifting northward into central Cook County.
Afternoon and Evening
The rain will become more spotty through the afternoon, NBC 5 Storm Team meteorologist Alicia Roman said, with showers continuing on-and-off through evening. “Still keeping rain chances pretty much at every time, but not everyone will see it,” Roman said, of the scattered spread. Severe weather was not expected.
Temperatures
Temperatures Thursday will be in the 60s, with a bit of a breeze. “That’s a couple degrees below average for this time of year,” Roman noted.
Friday’s Forecast
Friday looks to stay mostly dry during the daytime, though another wave of rain could move in around 7 p.m. in counties to the north and west. That rain will lift northward overnight, Roman said, with a low-end chance of showers continuing through the early Saturday morning hours. Temperatures Friday will remain in the 60s, Roman said.
Weekend and Beyond
The weekend looks to be cooler, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s. The NBC 5 10-day Chicago area forecast showed warmer and brighter days next week, with more dry time and higher temperatures.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the Chicago area can expect a wet and rainy Thursday, with the rain continuing through the late morning hours and becoming more spotty in the afternoon. Friday will be mostly dry, with a chance of rain moving in overnight. The weekend will be cooler, but next week is expected to be warmer and brighter.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the weather forecast for Thursday?
A: The weather forecast for Thursday is wet and rainy, with periods of showers and thunderstorms continuing at times.
Q: Will the rain affect my morning commute?
A: Yes, the rain could snarl the morning commute for some, as it continues to create slick and slippery conditions.
Q: What are the temperatures expected to be on Thursday?
A: Temperatures Thursday will be in the 60s, with a bit of a breeze.
Q: Is severe weather expected?
A: No, severe weather is not expected.
Q: What is the forecast for the weekend?
A: The weekend looks to be cooler, with temperatures in the 50s and 60s.
