Chicago, IL – Storm chances will linger across northern Illinois through Tuesday before a midweek shift brings cooler, drier air and more sunshine.
According to the US National Weather Service Chicago, occasional showers and drenching thunderstorms are expected Monday and Tuesday, with the highest storm chances Monday night northwest of Interstate 55. Tuesday will bring scattered storms, especially southeast of I-55 early in the day. Daytime highs will range from the low 80s near the lake to upper 80s inland, with overnight lows generally in the upper 60s to low 70s.
By Wednesday, a frontal system is expected to move through, ending rain chances and ushering in less humid conditions. High temperatures will settle in the low-to-mid 80s, with lakefront areas holding in the upper 70s. Overnight lows will drop to the low 60s, marking one of the coolest nights in recent weeks.
Thursday’s forecast calls for sunshine, low humidity, and highs in the low-to-mid 80s, providing a welcome break from the muggy conditions that have dominated much of early August.
The National Weather Service advises residents to remain alert for changing weather conditions over the next two days, as localized downpours could lead to brief flooding in low-lying or poorly drained areas. Outdoor plans early in the week should account for potential delays due to storms, while midweek and late-week conditions should be more favorable.
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