Scattered Showers Likely Before 80-Degree Temps, Summer-Like Weather Arrive By the end of next week, temperatures will likely drop to the low 60s, which is typical for this time of year
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Before summer-like weather arrives to start next week, the Chicago area can expect cloudy skies and scattered showers this weekend.
Clouds covered the area Saturday morning, bringing a chance for scattered showers, according to the latest weather models. By the afternoon, the are could see some sun with a cold front moving in to bring another chance for rain. Don t miss local breaking news and weather! Download our mobile app for iOS or Android
After a wet Saturday in the Chicago area, more rain is possible on Sunday before things finally dry out to start the new work week. According to current.
Published April 4, 2021 •
Updated on April 4, 2021 at 8:44 am
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Above-average temperatures and plenty of sunshine are both in the forecast for Easter Sunday in the Chicago area.
Temperatures are expected to warm into the low-to-mid 70s by Sunday afternoon, according to current forecast models. The average temperature for April 4 is in the mid-50s in Chicago, while last Easter saw a high temperature of 66, both of which will easily be bested by Sunday’s weather. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
Things will be quite a bit cooler along Lake Michigan, as highs will only reach into the upper-50s and low-60s near the shoreline.
Published April 3, 2021 •
Updated on April 3, 2021 at 1:16 pm
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The National Weather Service has issued a special weather statement Saturday, warning residents of an elevated to near-critical fire danger in the afternoon hours.
According to the statement, low humidity, mild temperatures and breezy conditions could lead to an elevated fire danger across the Chicago area, meaning that any fires burned will have the potential to spread quickly. Get the answer to your most-asked COVID vaccine questions on our mobile NBC 5 Chicago app. Download it here for iOS or Android.
Conditions should improve by early evening as winds taper down, according to officials. During the afternoon, the National Weather Service warned against using open flames and to not park on grassy areas.