Current Weather Conditions and Forecast

Current Conditions

The current weather conditions are mostly cloudy, with a warm and humid atmosphere. Following a stretch of mostly sunny days, extensive cloud coverage has returned, although some peeks of sun are still possible.

The Next Few Hours

For the next few hours, the weather is expected to remain mostly cloudy, with scattered showers and possible thunderstorms. Winds will be blowing at a speed of 5-10 mph from the east, and the low temperature will be around 68 degrees.

Extended Outlook

The extended outlook indicates a gradual cooling trend, with temperatures settling back closer to normal. There will be many dry hours, but rain chances are in the forecast for the next few days as a slow-moving weather system brings chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Chicago’s Precipitation Chances

There will be many dry hours, but rain chances are in the forecast for the next few days as a slow-moving weather system brings chances for scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Humidity Forecast

Moderately humid air returns, helping to aid in the development of showers and thunderstorms.

Forecast Animation

You can see by this animation, there will be plenty of dry hours to get things done outdoors, but showers and thunderstorms will be on and off through the weekend and into part of next week.

How Much Rainfall Can You Expect?

The heaviest rainfall is expected to fall downstate Illinois and Missouri, but at least some beneficial rain is expected across the Chicago area in distinct separate clusters.

Chicago Forecast High Temperatures and Departure from Normal

A gradual cooling trend is expected in coming days as temperatures settle back closer to normal.

Forecast Average High Temperature Anomaly

The greatest temperature surplus will occur across the northern tier states near the U.S./Canadian border, while unsettled weather brings cooler, more seasonable weather across the Chicago area and much of the Mid-Mississippi River Valley.

Saturday Rainfall

Scattered showers and possible thunderstorms will come and go with many dry periods mixed in, but any one of these showers will be capable of brief heavy downpours. About 50% of the metro area is expected to get in on rainfall at one time or another Saturday.

Saturday Morning Temperatures

Cloud cover and higher humidity will result in a warm start to the day with temperatures nearly 10-degrees above normal.

Saturday Afternoon Temperatures

While not as warm as recent days, inland highs are likely to reach the 80s again, but an easterly lake breeze will keep temperatures in the 70s for areas close to Lake Michigan.

Saturday Sunburn Forecast

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