Halloween Weather Update: Rain, Storms, and Gusty Winds
As Halloween approaches, Chicago residents can expect a messy start to the night. A strong storm system will bring rain, storms, and gusty winds to the area, making it a challenging evening for trick-or-treaters.
Windy City Weather Forecast
According to Emily Wahls, a Wind Advisory will be in effect from 10 a.m. Thursday for westerly wind gusts as high as 45 mph, affecting McHenry, Lake (IL), DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Kendall, and northern Will Counties.
Rain and Storms Ahead
Showers and storms will move into the area in the early morning hours of Thursday, ahead of a strong cold front that will bring falling temperatures on Halloween. While the overall severe threat appears low, there is a small chance for an isolated strong or severe storm tomorrow morning.
Weather Conditions on Halloween
Rain and storms will move out of the area by midday, and then we’ll see decreasing cloud cover through the afternoon. Trick-or-treaters should be prepared for temperatures falling through the 50s with westerly winds gusting as high as 40-45 mph.
Forecast for the Week
Sunshine returns on Friday with seasonably cool temperatures in the mid 50s. Slightly warmer air will arrive for the weekend with highs in the low 60s on Saturday under partly cloudy skies. Another round of rain will arrive Sunday and Monday, with temperatures in the lower 60s on Sunday and upper 60s to near 70 degrees early next workweek.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Will it be a severe storm system?
A: The overall severe threat appears low, but there is a small chance for an isolated strong or severe storm tomorrow morning.
Q: What can I expect during the storm?
A: Expect rain, storms, and gusty winds, with wind gusts up to 45 mph in some areas.
Q: How will this affect Halloween?
A: Trick-or-treaters should be prepared for temperatures falling through the 50s with westerly winds gusting as high as 40-45 mph.
Q: When will the sun shine again?
A: Sunshine returns on Friday, but expect cooler temperatures, with seasonably cool temperatures in the mid 50s.
Q: What’s the forecast for the weekend?
A: Expect cooler temperatures, with highs in the low 60s on Saturday under partly cloudy skies. Another round of rain will arrive Sunday and Monday, with temperatures in the lower 60s on Sunday and upper 60s to near 70 degrees early next workweek.
