Chicago Weather: Cooler Temperatures, Rain Ahead
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Temperatures will reach near 70 again on Wednesday, but there will be another chance for severe storms as a cold front moves in later in the day.
Temperatures will be in upper 60s and low 70s with a mix of sun and clouds.
Storm threat 5-8 this evening. Strong cold front on the way that will bring storms first... then high winds... and then fast falling temperatures. Highs in the 40s only tomorrow with rain showers in the afternoon. Some wet flakes may mix into the picture! @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/692VyojBIR
— Mary Kay Kleist (@MaryKayKleist) April 8, 2020
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to move in after 4 p.m. Wednesday as a strong cold front approaches. Some of those storms could be severe, especially south of I-80, possibly bringing large hail and damaging winds.
Once the front passes, we can expect high winds out of the northwest and fast falling temperatures, with a low of 39 overnight.
Thursday and Friday will see highs in the mid to upper 40s. There's also a lakeshore flood threat Thursday for the Indiana shoreline. Afternoon showers may mix with wet snowflakes.
Temperatrues will be in the 50s for the weekend with chances of rain.