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1. Chicagoland weather forecast
2. Rainy Sunday in Chicagoland
3. Weather updates for Chicagoland
Chicagoland got soaked overnight after a summery Saturday. Will umbrellas (or jackets) be necessary on Sunday?
Severe weather was avoided in Chicagoland as a line of storms passed through, bringing up to 2 inches of rain. Temperatures remained warm on Sunday, although not as high as Saturday, with the possibility of some sunshine. Showers are expected to return later in the day and into Monday, with a slight risk of severe weather. The main concern will be heavy downpours. Mild temperatures will continue into the work week, with drier conditions and temperatures nearing 80 by mid-week. The forecast includes scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms, with a chance of strong to severe storms on Wednesday.
Thankfully, Chicagoland avoided real severe weather with the line of storms that rolled through overnight Saturday into Sunday.
But there was plenty of rain, with some areas seeing up to 2 inches.
Temperatures have remained warm early Sunday morning and will stay that way throughout the day, although it won’t get quite as warm as Saturday.
The sun could even peek out at times, but more showers are expected to return later Sunday, through the overnight hours into Monday’s morning commute. There is a slight risk for severe weather, but the main threat in Chicagoland will be heavy downpours.
Temps will remain mild going into the work week, with things drying out and temps reaching near 80 by mid-week as May begins.
Forecast
TODAY: Rain at times, with a chance of isolated t’storms. Marginal chance that some could be strong to severe. Winds SSW at 10-20 mph, gusts to 30. High: 73, a few degrees cooler by the lake.
TONIGHT: Showers/isolated t’storms. Some could be strong to severe. Winds SW/S at 5-15 mph. Low: 62.
TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy and continued mild. Scattered showers/t’storms. Winds S at 15-25 mph. High: 74.
EXTENDED OUTLOOK: Calls for us to finally dry out, with some nice sun for Tuesday and highs in the mid-70s. We see almost 80, with increasing clouds, on Wednesday. Chance of strong to severe t’storms returns late Wednesday.
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Chicagoland residents woke up to a wet start on Sunday after a line of storms passed through the area overnight. While the severe weather threat was minimal, the region saw significant rainfall, with some areas receiving up to 2 inches. Despite the rain, temperatures remained warm early in the day and are expected to stay mild throughout the day, although slightly cooler than Saturday.
As the day progresses, the sun may make an appearance, but more showers are expected to move in later in the day and into the overnight hours, potentially impacting Monday morning’s commute. While there is a slight risk of severe weather, the main concern for Chicagoland will be heavy downpours.
Looking ahead to the workweek, temperatures are expected to remain mild, with a gradual drying out period. By mid-week, as May approaches, temperatures are forecasted to climb near 80 degrees, bringing some relief from the rainy weather.
The forecast for today includes rain at times, with a chance of isolated thunderstorms. There is a marginal chance that some storms could be strong to severe, with winds coming from the south-southwest at 10-20 mph and gusts up to 30 mph. High temperatures are expected to reach 73 degrees, with cooler temperatures near the lake.
Tonight, showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible, with some storms potentially becoming strong to severe. Winds will shift to the southwest/south at 5-15 mph, with overnight lows around 62 degrees.
Tomorrow’s weather will be mostly cloudy and mild, with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. Winds will be from the south at 15-25 mph, and high temperatures are expected to reach 74 degrees.
The extended outlook calls for a dry and sunny day on Tuesday, with highs in the mid-70s. Wednesday will see temperatures approaching 80 degrees, but there is a chance of strong to severe thunderstorms developing late in the day.
Overall, Chicagoland can expect a mix of wet and dry weather in the coming days, with temperatures remaining mild and gradually increasing as we head into May. Be sure to stay updated on the latest weather developments and have your umbrella handy for any unexpected showers. Stay safe and dry, Chicagoland!
