Sunny, mild in Chicago
Sunshine makes a return to the city before a storm system approaches for the weekend, bringing a chance for rain late Saturday into Sunday morning.
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Sunshine makes a return to the city before a storm system approaches for the weekend, bringing a chance for rain late Saturday into Sunday morning.
A few late-day sprinkles will be possible, with winds not as strong sustained at 5 to 10 mph from the northwest.
Grab your umbrella before heading to the polls on Election Day.
More rounds of rain and storms could lead to the potential for flooding across the area.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist Kylee Miller has the latest 7-day forecast.
A complex storm system will bring waves of rain the next two days. Only clouds and light showers are expected Sunday evening as dry air is holding strong. After midnight, we expect downpours to develop with isolated thunder at times into the morning rush.
Heavy downpours are expected Monday night into Election Day.
Rain chances will increase as the afternoon arrives.
This weekend will see some major weather changes.
Wind chill temperatures fall into the 30s for late-evening trick-or-treat plans.
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A Weather Alert goes into effect overnight and lasts through midday Thursday for widespread, inconvenient rain.
CBS News Chicago Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5 p.m. forecast for Oct. 30, 2024.
The forecast high today is 82, with the current high-temperature record being 78 degrees, set back in 1999.
CBS News Chicago meteorologist David Yeomans has the latest 7-day forecast.
CBS News Chicago Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 6 p.m. forecast for Oct. 28, 2024.
CBS News Chicago Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5 p.m. forecast for Oct. 28, 2024.
CBS News Chicago Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 10 p.m. forecast for Oct. 27, 2024.
CBS News Chicago Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5:30 p.m. forecast for Oct. 27, 2024.
A breezy south wind will boost highs back to the upper 60s on Monday.
Jackets will still be needed throughout the day and evening.
Once the sun is up, temperatures will start warming towards the upper 50s.
Kylee Miller has the 6:30 p.m. forecast for Oct. 26, 2024.
Tonight's lows will be in the low 40s in Chicago but expect mid to upper 30s in the suburbs.
Some showers will linger into the Friday morning commute, so plan a little extra time on the roadways.
According to the National Weather Service, tornadoes are possible along with isolated hail up to quarter-size.
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