Heavy Rain Threat, Flooding Possible in Low-Lying and Poor Drainage Areas
It’s going to be a rainy and windy start to the work week around Chicagoland.
Steady rainfall has enveloped the area early Monday morning, although temperatures are mild for this time of year. They’re ranging in the low to mid-60s, around 15 degrees warmer than the same time 24 hours ago.
Winds are gusting to around 15 miles per hour early Monday, but gusts will reach up to 30 later in the day before getting up to around 40 by Tuesday.
As far as rainfall, the heaviest won’t come on Monday, as the steady morning rain will taper off into scattered showers for the rest of Monday afternoon.
The heavy stuff will really come down overnight into Tuesday, with the rain persisting into Tuesday evening. Which areas receive the most rainfall could shift overnight, but totals through Tuesday morning look to be anywhere from around 1 1/2 inches up to 3 1/2 inches.
Forecast
Today: Cloudy with steady AM rain, scattered in the afternoon, windy, SSW at 15-20 mph, gusts to 30. High: 69.
Tonight: Cloudy, rain and thunderstorms, windy, S at 15-25 mph, gusts to 40. Low: 64.
Tomorrow: Cloudy, rainy and windy, winds S at 20-25 mph, gusts to 40. High: 68.
Conclusion
The week is expected to start off with a bang, with heavy rain and strong winds dominating the weather. Make sure to stay safe and adjusted to the changing weather conditions. If you have any questions or concerns, please refer to the FAQs section below.
FAQs
Q: What is the forecast for the rest of the week?
A: The rain is expected to taper off by Wednesday, with a pleasant stretch of high temperatures around 60 for the second part of the work week.
Q: Will it be windy all week?
A: Yes, the winds will be strong, especially on Tuesday, with gusts reaching up to 40 mph.
Q: How much rain can I expect?
A: The heaviest rain is expected overnight into Tuesday, with totals ranging from 1 1/2 to 3 1/2 inches.
