Chicago, IL – Unseasonably warm weather is expected across the Chicago area through Tuesday evening, with highs climbing into the upper 70s to low 80s before a round of storms moves in that could impact travel.
According to the US National Weather Service Chicago, scattered showers and thunderstorms may begin developing late Monday night and continue through Tuesday evening, with the greatest risk arriving Tuesday afternoon and evening ahead of a cold front. Some storms could become strong to severe, bringing damaging winds, hail, and heavy downpours.
The timing could affect both overnight drivers and the Tuesday commute, especially on major roadways including I-90, I-94, and I-55, where reduced visibility and slick conditions are possible during heavier storms.
Forecasters note a lower confidence in exact storm placement but emphasize that any storms that do develop could intensify quickly. Rainfall may be heavy at times, potentially leading to brief ponding on roads and slower travel across the metro area.
By Wednesday, conditions shift significantly, with cooler and blustery weather moving in. High temperatures are expected to drop sharply into the upper 30s to upper 40s, marking a notable change from the early-week warmth.
Residents are encouraged to monitor updates and plan for changing conditions, particularly if traveling during peak storm hours Tuesday afternoon and evening.
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