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27-05-2025
- Climate
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Chicago weather: Memorial Day sunshine leads off a mild, gradually warming week
The Brief Mostly sunny and cool today, with highs in the upper 60s A warming trend begins Thursday, peaking over the weekend Isolated showers possible Tuesday and again midweek CHICAGO - Chicagoland is enjoying a beautiful Memorial Day with mostly sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s—though it's cooler by the lake once again. Today marks the ninth straight day of below-normal temperatures. What we know Tuesday will be mostly cloudy with highs again in the upper 60s. While the day should stay mostly dry, there is a chance for isolated afternoon showers. The better chance for rain arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday. Wednesday will be mostly cloudy with highs in the low 60s and a continued chance of scattered showers. That chance of rain could linger into Wednesday night and Thursday, though coverage and totals are still uncertain. Thursday brings the start of a warming trend, with highs reaching the upper 60s under partly sunny skies. Temperatures will remain slightly below normal, but the pattern is shifting. By Friday, more summer-like weather arrives. Expect mostly sunny skies and highs climbing into the upper 70s. The weekend will feel even better—Saturday will reach the low 70s with sunshine, and Sunday will warm into the upper 70s under partly sunny skies. What we don't know Forecast models differ on how widespread or impactful midweek showers may be, especially Tuesday night through Thursday. That system still bears watching. The Source Details for this story were provided by Fox 32 meteorologists Kaitlin Cody and Mike Caplan.
Yahoo
18-04-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Chicago weather: Storms possible tonight ahead of big weekend cooldown
The Brief Strong to severe storms are possible across the Chicago area between 7 p.m. and midnight Friday. Damaging winds, hail, and even a tornado can't be ruled out. After tonight, temperatures drop sharply with highs only in the 40s on Saturday. CHICAGO - Friday's shaping up to be partly to mostly cloudy, with highs in the low to mid 80s—cooler in the 70s if you're north of Chicago. It'll be a breezy one, with wind gusts around 30 to 40 mph. What we know We're keeping a close eye on the evening and overnight hours. There's a chance for strong to severe storms between about 7 p.m. and midnight. Most of the area is under a slight risk for severe weather—that's a level 2 out of 5. Damaging wind, hail, and even a tornado can't be ruled out. Be sure you have multiple ways to get alerts, just in case. What's next Here's what you can expect for the holiday weekend and early next week. Saturday: Rain is possible, especially south of Chicago. It'll be much cooler, with highs only in the upper 40s and mostly cloudy skies. Easter Sunday: Expect mostly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 50s. There's a chance for rain in the afternoon and storms could roll in by Sunday night. Monday: Some rain possible in the morning, with highs near 60 and mostly cloudy conditions. Tuesday: We finally get a bit of sunshine—highs in the upper 60s with mostly sunny skies, but rain could return Tuesday night. Wednesday: Partly sunny and warmer, with highs in the low to mid 70s. The Source Details for this report were provided by Fox 32 meteorologist Kaitlin Cody.
Yahoo
11-03-2025
- Climate
- Yahoo
Chicago weather: Temperatures tumble today before a big warm-up
The Brief Temperatures hit 57 degrees early today but will drop into the 30s by the afternoon as a lake-enhanced cold front moves through. Gusty winds up to 30 mph will accompany mostly sunny skies. The rest of the week will see a warming trend, with highs reaching the 70s by Friday before storms move in. CHICAGO - After hitting 57 degrees this morning, temperatures will drop into the 30s this afternoon, but a warm-up is on the way with highs reaching the 70s by Friday. What we know The rest of the day will feature dropping temperatures and sunshine. By this afternoon, temperatures will be in the 30s after a lake-enhanced cold front moves through. It will be gusty at times with winds up to 25-30 mph. Mostly sunny skies will be nice to look at. What's next Tomorrow will be another mostly sunny day with highs in the upper 40s and low 50s. Southern areas may reach into the 60s. Thursday will be much of the same with sunshine and highs in the mid to upper 50s. Friday will be warm and windy. Highs will be in the low-to-mid 70s with mostly sunny skies. We will be watching for potential storms Friday night. Rain will carry us into Saturday. Highs on Saturday will be around 60 degrees with partly sunny skies. Sunday is looking to be in the low to mid 40s with partly sunny skies. St. Patrick's Day will be mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 50s. The Source The information in this story came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody.
