{"id":16279,"date":"2025-03-12T19:18:41","date_gmt":"2025-03-13T00:18:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=16279"},"modified":"2025-03-12T19:18:41","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T00:18:41","slug":"mainly-clear-skies-before-friday-storm","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/03\/12\/mainly-clear-skies-before-friday-storm\/","title":{"rendered":"Mainly Clear Skies Before Friday Storm"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1>Weather Forecast and Updates<\/h1>\n<h2>Weather Tools<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Weather Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interactive Radar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather Bug Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Current Weather Conditions<\/h2>\n<p><strong>WEDNESDAY NIGHT<\/strong>: Mainly clear, a bit chilly, but readings above normal for early March. Low to mid-30s, normally cooler at inland locations. Low: 36.<\/p>\n<p><strong>THURSDAY<\/strong>: Generous sunshine, milder, especially inland, where highs could reach the mid-60s in some locations. But a light NE lake breeze keeps temperatures in the upper 40s near Lake Michigan. High: 59 inland\/47 lakeside.<\/p>\n<h2>Weather Resources<\/h2>\n<p><strong>Weather Maps<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather &#038; Climate News<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Interactive Radar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather Bug Cameras<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>7-Day Outlook<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Weather Center Newsletter<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2>Current Conditions<\/h2>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/WGNTV_Current_Temps_Metro.jpg\" alt=\"\" style=\"width:768px;height:auto\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/media.psg.nexstardigital.net\/wgn\/weather\/WGNTV_RPM_Forecast_Metro_A610.gif\" alt=\"\"><\/p>\n<h2>Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n<p>With calm and quiet conditions expected Wednesday and Thursday, the main weather attention is already directed to later Friday and Friday night.<\/p>\n<p>An intense spring storm system will deliver a multi-day severe weather episode to portions of the central and eastern U.S., beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend. All modes of severe weather will be possible, including widespread damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail.<\/p>\n<p>The Chicago area is currently outlooked for potential severe storms later Friday night into early Saturday morning: <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1100\" height=\"850\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/WX-03112025-SEVERE-STORMS.png?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3511131\"><\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_swiper-wrapper swiper-wrapper\">\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3511124\" data-id=\"3511124\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/WX-03112025-FRI-8AM.png?w=900\">FRIDAY MORNING<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3511123\" data-id=\"3511123\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/WX-03112025-FRI-5PM.png?w=900\">FRIDAY EVENING<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3511126\" data-id=\"3511126\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/WX-03112025-FRI-9PM-1.png?w=900\">FRIDAY NIGHT<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3511127\" data-id=\"3511127\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/WX-03112025-SAT-1-AM.png?w=900\">EARLY SATURDAY MORNING<\/li>\n<li class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_slide swiper-slide\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-block-jetpack-slideshow_image wp-image-3511128\" data-id=\"3511128\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/WX-03112025-SAT-7AM.png?w=900\">SATURDAY MORNING<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/wgntv.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/03\/snapshot-2025-03-12T063203.673.jpg?w=900\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-3511435\"><\/p>\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\"><strong>Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog<\/strong> <\/p>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The weather forecast indicates a calm and quiet condition for Wednesday and Thursday, but an intense spring storm system is expected to bring severe weather to the central and eastern U.S. starting from Friday. It is essential to stay updated with the latest weather forecast and warnings to ensure safety and preparedness.<\/p>\n<h2>Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<h3>Q: What is the weather forecast for Wednesday night?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Mainly clear, a bit chilly, but readings above normal for early March. Low to mid-30s, normally cooler at inland locations. Low: 36.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the weather forecast for Thursday?<\/h3>\n<p>A: Generous sunshine, milder, especially inland, where highs could reach the mid-60s in some locations. But a light NE lake breeze keeps temperatures in the upper 40s near Lake Michigan. High: 59 inland\/47 lakeside.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: What is the severe weather outlook for the weekend?<\/h3>\n<p>A: An intense spring storm system will deliver a multi-day severe weather episode to portions of the central and eastern U.S., beginning Friday and continuing through the weekend. All modes of severe weather will be possible, including widespread damaging winds, tornadoes and large hail.<\/p>\n<h3>Q: Where can I find more information about the weather forecast?<\/h3>\n<p>A: You can find full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Weather Forecast and Updates Weather Tools Weather Maps Interactive Radar Weather Bug Cameras Current Weather Conditions WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mainly clear, a bit chilly, but readings above normal for early March. Low to mid-30s, normally cooler at inland locations. Low: 36. THURSDAY: Generous sunshine, milder, especially inland, where highs could reach the mid-60s in some locations. 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