Chicago, Ill. – Friday night football fans in northern Illinois may face stiff winds topping 40 mph, but rain will hold off. Drivers across Chicago, including I-55 and Lake Shore Drive, should use caution as gusts shake vehicles into the evening.
According to the National Weather Service, west winds of 15 to 20 mph will continue through Friday evening, with gusts nearing 40 mph. Temperatures will hold in the lower 60s overnight before dropping to 51 by early Saturday. Outdoor events will go on without major rainfall, but breezy conditions may cause delays or disruptions.
Saturday brings calmer skies with highs near 67 and only light northwest winds. Football tailgates and community festivals will see dry, comfortable conditions. By Sunday, skies clear even further, and highs reach a pleasant 68 with near-perfect late-summer weather.
The workweek starts sunny, with Chicago warming into the low 70s on Monday. Winds ease considerably, making it a good day for travel or outdoor activities. By midweek, temperatures climb into the upper 70s, bringing summer warmth back briefly before cooling toward Thursday.
Residents should secure lightweight outdoor items Friday evening to prevent them from blowing into streets or yards. Anyone traveling should allow extra time, especially on bridges or open stretches of road where gusts may feel strongest.
More breezy nights are possible early next week, but no severe weather threats are expected.
Five-Day Forecast for Chicago, IL
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, high 67, low 50.
- Sunday: Sunny, high 68, low 51.
- Monday: Sunny, high 73, low 57.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 77, low 62.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high 78, low 60.
