Chicago, Illinois – Showers and possible thunderstorms are expected to roll into Chicago Tuesday night, bringing gusty winds and travel slowdowns along I-55 and I-94.
According to the National Weather Service, there’s a 70% chance of rain and isolated thunderstorms after 7 p.m. Tuesday, with northeast winds reaching up to 15 mph and gusts as high as 20 mph. These conditions may impact evening commutes and localized flooding in low-lying areas. Rain chances drop to 40% on Wednesday, but scattered showers could linger through midweek.
Daytime conditions Tuesday will stay mostly cloudy with highs near 58°F, but overnight temperatures will remain mild, hovering around 53°F. Wednesday brings slightly warmer highs near 62°F, although clouds and light showers could persist into the evening hours.
By Thursday, the pattern shifts to mostly dry skies and temperatures returning to a more seasonal high near 68°F. Skies will clear further Friday and Saturday, with sunny weather and highs climbing to 73°F and 77°F, respectively.
Drivers should avoid unnecessary travel during storm hours Tuesday night and secure outdoor items due to wind gusts. Keep phones charged in case of brief outages or emergency alerts.
⚠️ Extended Five-Day Outlook for Chicago, IL:
- Tuesday Night (May 27): Showers and isolated thunderstorms likely. Gusts up to 20 mph.
- Wednesday (May 28): Cloudy with lingering showers. High 62°F.
- Thursday (May 29): Dry and partly sunny. High 68°F.
- Friday (May 30): Mostly sunny. High near 73°F.
- Saturday (May 31): Sunny and warmer. High near 77°F.
