A couple rounds of rain for Easter in Chicago
Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast
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Meteorologist Laura Bannon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast
Cloudy skies are expected this afternoon, with highs in the upper 50s.
Expected storms didn’t pick up much Friday night, but the Chicago area isn’t out of the woods yet. Scattered thunderstorms are still possible overnight. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast.
On the warmest day of the year so far, a stormy evening is in store for the Chicago area, with possibly severe thunderstorms moving through after sunset. Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast.
An isolated strong storm may wander into our area overnight tonight, mainly north of I-88, but most will remain dry, mild, and windy as south winds prime the atmosphere for Friday's storm threat.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, April 17, 2025.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, April 17, 2025.
There will be some scattered showers for Thursday afternoon, and possibly strong storms by Friday, bringing large hail, wind damage, and possibly a tornado.
There is a chance for strong storms Thursday night. Storms that do develop Thursday night could produce gusty winds and small hail.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, April 16, 2025.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather for Monday, April 14, 2025.
Expect more clouds and wind for Tuesday, with a chance of rain in the morning—highs in the low 50s.
Tuesday will bring more clouds and wind, with a chance of rain in the morning. Highs will be in the low 50s.
Partial sunshine is expected by the afternoon with highs near 64 degrees.
We are tracking a cold front slated to move through Tuesday morning with a few quick rain showers, then cooler breezes to follow through midweek.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Meteorologist David Yeomans has your 5:30 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Sunday, April 13, 2025.
Clouds rule the area Sunday, but our temperatures will continue to jump into the 60s to near 70 degrees.
Highs will range from upper 50s and low 60s near the lake, to near 70 degrees in the southwest suburbs.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the First Alert Weather forecast.
Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest 7-day forecast.
In Chicago today clouds increase with highs near 60 degrees for most areas.
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