Chicago weather: Wet, windy and cool today
CHICAGO - Rain is coming down across the Chicago area as of this writing. A good soaker with embedded thunderstorms will overspread the area this morning. I expect slow-downs during the commute.
Chicago weather forecast
What we know:
Throughout the day, showers and thunderstorms are expected, but there will be pauses in the coverage. There is a low-end risk of severe thunderstorms south of I-80 later today. It will also be quite windy at times.
The main story, however, will be the rainfall which the area desperately needs. Temperatures will not budge much from where they are now staying in the mid 50s in most locations. It will be a little warmer in our southern counties, which contributes to the stronger thunderstorm potential.
Tonight, showers will continue, although in a lighter fashion.
Future forecast
What's next:
Tomorrow I cannot rule out some additional shower activity, although any rainfall will be lighter in intensity.
Thursday will continue the cool trend with temperatures once again stuck in the 50s for most of Chicagoland. There is even a small chance of another shower.
We finally dry out on Friday with highs in the 60s. Most of the weekend looks dry with highs in the 60s.
A few showers are possible on Memorial Day.
The Source: The information in this report came from FOX 32 Meteorologist Mike Caplan.