05-02-2024 - Today's Weather in Chicago

Alright folks, it's time for your daily weather report brought to you by the National Weather Service. Today in Chicago, Illinois, we've got a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms rolling in, especially after 2 pm. Expect a mostly cloudy day with temperatures reaching a high near 73. The east wind will be blowing at 10 to 15 miles per hour, switching direction to the south-southeast later on. Keep an eye out for gusts reaching up to 20 miles per hour. As we move into tonight, the chance of showers and thunderstorms continues, transitioning into showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 10 pm. Temperatures will drop to around 61 with a south wind of 5 to 10 miles per hour. Gusts might reach up to 15 miles per hour, with a high chance of precipitation at 80 percent. You could see new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch, so stay dry out there! Looking ahead to Friday, showers are likely in the morning, with the possibility of a thunderstorm. By the afternoon the weather will transition to a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will fall to around 53 by 5 pm. The wind will be coming from the west-southwest at 5 to 10 miles per hour, then shifting to the northeast later in the day. For more details on the weekend and the week ahead, make sure to check out the full forecast from the National Weather Service. Stay informed, stay safe, and enjoy the weather ahead! That's a wrap for today's forecast. You can always find more information by visiting the National Weather Service. Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe to never miss an update. for more info http://www.quietperiodplease.com This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.