Chicago, Illinois – After a string of sunny days, storm chances return to northern Illinois this weekend, with showers and thunderstorms expected from Saturday afternoon through Sunday night. The unsettled weather could bring localized downpours and impact evening travel across the Chicago metro.
According to the National Weather Service, a 20% chance of showers begins Friday night before activity picks up Saturday afternoon. Thunderstorms are possible after 4 p.m. Saturday, with higher chances overnight and into Sunday, when precipitation likelihood increases to 50%. Winds will remain light, though shifting east and southeast through the weekend.
Drivers in Cook, DuPage, and Lake counties should prepare for slower commutes and potential ponding on roads. Outdoor events Saturday evening may face delays or cancellations, with wet conditions lingering into early Monday. While widespread severe weather is not currently expected, forecasters warn isolated thunderstorms could produce brief heavy rain.
Residents are advised to keep devices charged and avoid flooded roadways. Those with weekend travel plans should monitor radar updates closely, especially late Saturday into Sunday.
More rain chances continue into Monday before drier conditions return Tuesday.
Five Day Forecast for Chicago, IL
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 78.
- Saturday: Chance of showers and storms after 4 p.m., high near 76.
- Sunday: Showers likely with thunderstorms possible, high near 78.
- Monday: Chance of showers, partly sunny, high near 77.
- Tuesday: Chance of showers, partly sunny, high near 76.
