Chicago, Illinois – Spring storms will roll through Illinois this week, bringing rounds of heavy rain, strong winds, and travel headaches across Chicago and the I-55 corridor. Drivers should brace for slick roads, potential ponding, and sudden gusts as weather conditions shift rapidly from Tuesday evening into Thursday.
According to the National Weather Service, showers and scattered thunderstorms will develop late Tuesday, with the highest risk of downpours and strong wind gusts from Tuesday night into Wednesday morning. Wind speeds could reach 25 mph, with gusts up to 35 mph near I-55 and across Chicago’s metro area. The city may see the heaviest rainfall and biggest travel impacts during the morning and evening commutes on Wednesday.
Local impacts include possible water on low-lying roads and delays on major routes, especially I-55, I-90, and city streets. The NWS advises residents to drive with caution, avoid flooded roads, and secure outdoor objects that could blow away in gusty winds. Wednesday night into Thursday brings a continued chance of showers, with rain likely tapering off by Thursday night.
Breezy conditions and shifting temperatures will keep things unsettled, with highs in the low 70s Tuesday, dropping to the 50s by Wednesday and Thursday. Friday and Saturday look drier, with sunny skies and highs climbing back into the mid-60s.
Five-Day Chicago Forecast:
- Tuesday: Breezy, slight chance of storms, high 73°F
- Tuesday Night: Storms likely, low 45°F
- Wednesday: Showers, windy, high 53°F
- Thursday: Showers continue, high 67°F
- Friday: Partly sunny, high 60°F
Stay alert for new advisories as weather systems shift midweek. Check for real-time road conditions and school or event updates as showers persist through Thursday.
