Chicago Weather Alerts Sunny Days Followed by Severe Storms and Potential Flooding
Chicago faces varying weather with sunny skies and a risk of severe thunderstorms, including hail and flash flooding, according to the NWS. The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued an alert for Chicago, warning of potential severe weather over the next few days, with sunny days expected to be followed by showers and thunderstorms, followed by potentially severe weather. The NWS predicts a "Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk" and a "Limited Flooding Risk" for late Thursday afternoon and evening, with potential severe storms capable of damaging winds and hail along with localized flash flooding. The weather forecast predicts a return to the heat early next week, with temperatures expected to reach temperatures reaching up to the lower 90s and potentially more thunderstorms. The National Weather Services has advised caution and preparedness due to ongoing uncertainty due to "decaying AM showers/storms potentially delaying warming north of I-80/88."
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Chicagoans need to brace themselves for a blend of sunny skies and potential severe weather over the next few days. The National Weather Service (NWS) has noted that today will remain sunny with temperatures peaking at around 87 degrees with southwest winds at 5 to 10 mph, with possible gusts of up to 20 mph. However, there's a shift on the horizon, as there is "a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm" on Thursday, according to Chicago's Weather Forecast.
Those thunderstorms to arrive late on Thursday bring with them a "Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk" and a "Limited Flooding Risk," as detailed by the NWS. Besides the threat of hail and damaging winds, there is also concern for localized flash flooding, especially since storms could start to get intense after the midday hours. The Hazardous Weather Outlook from the NWS out of Chicago/Romeoville IL indicates that thunderstorm activity could begin to significantly escalate "after midnight tonight, mainly northwest of a LaSalle to Aurora to Chicago line."
As the week draws to a close, Chicagoans will experience brief respite with "Sunny, with a high near 76" on Friday, according to the forecast. But don't put away your fans just yet. The heat is predicted to make a strong comeback early next week, with temperatures soaring back up into the lower 90s. Moreover, the early part of the week might not only to bring blistering heat but also more thunderstorms, particularly on Sunday and Tuesday.
Amidst these oscillating weather conditions, the NWS advises caution and preparedness. They assert that there is "a threat for severe storms exists Thursday afternoon and evening with the strongest storms capable of damaging winds and hail along with localized flash flooding." This statement, found on an official NWS Chicago update, emphasizes the uncertainty due to "decaying AM showers/storms potentially delaying warming north of I-80/88." Residents are encouraged to stay informed and to be ready to take shelter if necessary, as weather conditions continue to develop.