Chicago, IL – A stretch of drier weather will give way to isolated storms Thursday morning across Illinois, with scattered showers lingering into early Friday, especially in the Chicago metro area.
According to the National Weather Service Chicago, the chance of precipitation begins around 8 a.m. Thursday, with scattered showers likely throughout the day. A second wave of storm activity is expected to develop Thursday night and persist into Friday morning, with a 30-40% chance of rain and the possibility of embedded thunderstorms.
The shift in conditions follows a period of well above normal temperatures, with daytime highs expected to reach the mid-50s to low 60s on Thursday and climb to the upper 60s or even high 70s by Friday. Overnight lows will remain mild, staying in the 40s and 50s.
Winds will pick up late Thursday into Friday, with breezy southwest gusts helping fuel the warm-up. Commuters should prepare for reduced visibility and slick roads during morning travel hours both days.
Residents are encouraged to secure outdoor items, monitor local alerts, and allow extra time for travel during the Thursday morning and Friday morning windows when storms are most likely. Conditions are expected to clear by Friday night, ushering in a breezy and mild start to the weekend.
