Chicago, IL – Spring showers and potential storms will roll into Illinois Thursday morning, dampening plans across the Chicago area and beyond. Residents should expect an unseasonably breezy and wet end to the workweek, especially near the I-55 corridor and along the Lake Michigan shoreline.
According to the National Weather Service, a 40 percent chance of rain begins early Thursday, increasing to a 60 percent chance by the afternoon. Highs will reach near 54°F, with southerly winds gusting up to 10 mph. Thunderstorms may develop overnight into Friday, with the strongest activity likely before 10 a.m. Friday morning. Temperatures will surge to 75°F Friday, but don’t let that spring tease fool you—gusty winds and more rain will follow.
Drivers on I-55 and local roadways should allow extra travel time, particularly during the Friday morning commute. Use caution in areas prone to ponding, and secure outdoor spring décor ahead of Friday’s breeze. Friday night could still bring scattered showers before conditions dry out slightly for the weekend.
Saturday brings a brief lull with highs around 66°F, but showers return Saturday night into Sunday. Sunday stays mostly cloudy with cooler highs in the upper 50s. Monday and Tuesday offer a dry break, with highs near 41°F and 43°F, respectively, and overnight lows near freezing.
