Temperatures staying warm through week, severe storm threat on Friday
A severe storm threat begins Friday night into our Saturday.
From 8 p.m. Friday until 3 a.m. Saturday, expect the strongest to possibly severe storms to roll through. The main storm threats will be damaging wind gusts and tornadoes.
There is a slight risk (level 2/5 for Chicago) and an enhanced risk (level 3/5 for the southwestern suburbs). With this being an overnight threat, make sure to have a way to get weather alerts.
Temperatures will be warmer through the end of the week. Highs in the 60s and 70s expected, with strong winds returning Friday and lasting into our Saturday.
Weather Alerts have been posted Friday due to the severe threat and Saturday due to strong damaging wind gusts.
Showers end near daybreak Saturday.
By Sunday, there is a slight chance for shower activity, with blustery conditions and cooler temperatures in the lower 40s.
Total lunar eclipse this week
Chicagoans will have prime viewing conditions for the total lunar eclipse on Thursday night. The full "worm moon" will be partially eclipsed starting at 12:09 a.m. on Friday.
Make sure to look to the southwest between 1:26 a.m. and 2:31 a.m., when the moon will turn a red and orange color. this is called a blood moon.
This lunar eclipse will be visible for all of North and South America.
Forecast at a glance
Wednesday night: Low of 33. Clear skies
Thursday: High of 61. Sunny
Thursday night: Low of 44. Partly cloudy.