Chicago, IL – Spring warmth returns to Illinois on Tuesday, with sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the mid-60s before a shift to stormy weather midweek. While the day will feel like a taste of spring, rain and potential thunderstorms arrive Wednesday, bringing a wet and breezy pattern to the region.
According to the National Weather Service, Tuesday will be partly sunny, with a high of 65°F and a southeast wind at 5-15 mph. Gusts could reach 25 mph by the afternoon. Tuesday night remains mostly cloudy, with lows in the mid-50s as stronger winds from the south move in.
By Wednesday, the pattern turns wetter, with showers arriving in the morning. Thunderstorms could develop after 10 a.m., with a high near 66°F. Winds will be breezy, and rain chances increase throughout the day. By Wednesday night, temperatures will drop into the 30s, and some areas may see a rain-snow mix before precipitation tapers off…