Chicago Faces Storm Risk Saturday Night With Wet Conditions Into Next Week
CHICAGO, Ill. — After a stretch of sunny weather, storm chances are returning to northern Illinois this weekend, with forecasters warning of a wet pattern that could disrupt travel and outdoor plans.
Storms Expected Saturday Into Sunday
The National Weather Service reports that a 20% chance of showers begins Friday night, with storm activity increasing after 4 p.m. Saturday. Thunderstorms are most likely overnight into Sunday, when precipitation chances rise to 50%.
While widespread severe weather is not forecast, forecasters caution that isolated storms could bring brief heavy downpours.
Travel and Event Impacts
Drivers in Cook, DuPage, and Lake counties should expect possible ponding on roads and slower commutes. Outdoor events Saturday evening face the possibility of delays or cancellations if storms intensify.
Officials advise residents to keep devices charged, avoid flooded roads, and monitor radar updates closely, especially during the Saturday night to Sunday timeframe.
Outlook Into Next Week
Rain chances will continue into Monday before drier conditions return on 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.
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