Chicago, Illinois – Drivers in the Chicago area should prepare for a soggy and stormy start to the week, with soaking rain and thunderstorms arriving late Monday night and continuing through Tuesday.
According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, a dry and seasonable Monday will give way to increasing rain chances after midnight. Periods of locally heavy rainfall and isolated storms are expected to impact northern Illinois through Tuesday afternoon, with breezy conditions likely adding to travel headaches.
Showers will be scattered but persistent into Wednesday, particularly near Lake Michigan, where lake-enhanced effects could prolong wet conditions. Highs will hover in the 50s and 60s through midweek, cooler than average for mid-May.
Commuters in cities like Aurora, Elgin, and Waukegan should expect slick roads and limited visibility during the Tuesday morning and evening rush. Residents are advised to avoid flooded roadways, keep devices charged, and monitor alerts in case of stronger storms.
Conditions are expected to dry out by Thursday, with more stable and seasonably cool weather returning. Additional advisories may be issued if storms intensify or rainfall totals increase.
