Chicago weather: Rain, chance of thunderstorms as temps begin to fall
One day after 80-degree temperatures, more fall-like weather was expected to move into the Chicago area Tuesday, beginning with afternoon rain and storm chances. NBC 5 Meteorologist Pete Sack reported early Tuesday that morning showers in the western part of the state were "slowly but surely" moving into northeast Illinois, with rain likely to hit the Chicago area in the early afternoon.
Showers, thunderstorms Tuesday in Chicago with freeze alert taking effect Wednesday
CHICAGO (CBS) — Bring your jackets and umbrellas on what will be a cold and rainy Tuesday.Periods of rain are streaming into Chicago area off Lake Michigan as cold air sucks heat and moisture from the relatively warm water. A few heavy downpours are possible at times along with isolated thunderstorms, and a waterspout threat continues near the lakeshore.As rain clears the area tonight, cold air settles in. Wednesday and Thursday mornings will bring the first widespread freeze of the season outside of Chicago, with frost possible in Chicago where low temperatures remain in the middle to upper 30s.Sunshine and a lovely warm-up carry us from late week into the coming weekend when highs return to 70 degrees.
Rain and storms continue for the Friday morning commute in Chicago
CHICAGO (CBS) — After the early morning rain and storms, the rain showers are tapering off. By mid-morning, skies cleared, giving us plenty of sunshine starting late this morning. Friday's afternoon highs will top out near 63 degrees. Overnight, temperatures will drop into the lower 40s, but a few suburbs could get as cool as the upper 30s. Looking ahead to the weekend, cool, crisp fall air returns with highs in the upper 50s to the lower 60s. Expect a lot of sunshine in the forecast this weekend which will even continue into the start of next week as high pressure settles in.
Chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday, then Chicago’s first frost expected tonight
National Weather Service officials are expecting the season’s first frost to hit the area overnight Tuesday following a day of showers and possible thunderstorms near Lake Michigan. Officials said there was a chance of lake effect showers and isolated thunderstorms capable of producing small hail and gusty wind through Tuesday evening. Then temperatures were expected to drop to a low of 41 ...