Fog envelops Chicago lakefront in middle of sunny day, takes many by surprise
The lakeside breeze on Friday was to credit for the fog.
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The lakeside breeze on Friday was to credit for the fog.
Friday's highs will be in the 70s and upper 80s with sunny skies.
It appears that rain will not wash out all Saturday plans, and sunshine will return on Sunday.
It will be dry and quiet to close the workweek.
By 6 p.m., storm activity had died down. It was expected to diminish even more after sundown.
Highs will be in the 70s with mostly cloudy skies on Monday.
Additional showers and storms will be possible late Sunday through the evening hours.
The main threats from any severe storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Those heading out of town on the roadways Friday may want to leave before lunchtime.
A Weather Alert is in effect Friday for mainly afternoon and evening thunderstorms, some of which may be strong to severe.
Wind gusts reached 60 to 70 mph in Hampshire, Illinois, in Kane County.
Tinley Park saw golf-ball-sized hail and Orland Park saw ping-pong-sized hail, according to the National Weather Service.
Lovely weather is in store until Tuesday, but two rounds of strong to severe storms could come soon.
Sunday plans look lovely with cooler, dry weather behind a cold front. Periods of rain return much of next week.
While rain will be isolated throughout the day, widespread rain and thunderstorms move in overnight, when a nice soaking of 0.50" to 0.75" is expected.