Warmer temps in Chicago ahead of next storm system
The system's forward speed has slowed slightly, meaning dry weather early Saturday morning through daybreak, with rain increasing mid-morning and peaking in the afternoon.
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The system's forward speed has slowed slightly, meaning dry weather early Saturday morning through daybreak, with rain increasing mid-morning and peaking in the afternoon.
Additional showers and storms will be possible late Sunday through the evening hours.
The first wave arrives in the 7 a.m. hour along Interstate 39 and drives eastward to the city by 11 a.m. and then to Northwest Indiana.
CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has the 5 p.m. forecast for Saturday, May 25, 2024.
The main threats from any severe storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
There were multiple fatalities from a tornado that ripped through the small Iowa town of Greenfield, which saw homes and businesses destroyed.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5 p.m. forecast for May 22, 2024.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has the 4 p.m. weather forecast for May 22, 2024.
Some areas may see wind gusts over 60 miles per hour, potentially downing tree limbs and causing localized power outages.
Heat and humidity will increase, and temperatures will rise into the upper 80s.
Heat and humidity rise to start the workweek, and temperatures soar into the upper 80s.
A few spotty showers are possible after midnight Saturday in the Chicago area as a weak cold front crosses the area.
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Lovely weather is in store until Tuesday, but two rounds of strong to severe storms could come soon.
Cooler weather will finish the weekend in Chicago.
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CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 6 p.m. forecast for April 30, 2024.
CBS 2 Chief Meteorologist Albert Ramon has the 5 p.m. forecast for April 30, 2024.
Warm sunshine was a pleasant sight in the Chicago area on Tuesday, and it returns in your forecast on Wednesday.
CBS 2 Meteorologist David Yeomans has the 4 p.m. forecast for Tuesday, April 30, 2024.
Waves of thunderstorms could move into the area between 1 a.m. and 5 a.m.
Chances for isolated pop-up storms heading into this evening. The highest rain chance is tonight.
Brief tornadoes are possible, with favorable timing around 2 a.m. to 6 a.m.
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