Chicago Forecast

Cooler, Less Humid Conditions Tomorrow

Severe weather that hit the Chicago area overnight has left thousands without power, leaving crews scrambling to restores service. Here is the latest information we have on the storms: The National Weather Service says that “life-threatening” swim conditions are expected on Lake Michigan Thursday, as a cold front moves its way through the area. According to a beach hazard statement,…

NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Paul Deanno has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.

Here is the latest forecast from NBC 5 Chief Storm Team Meteorologist Brant Miller.

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency has determined that an air pollution action day will be declared for the metropolitan Chicago area on Monday, with elevated particulate and ozone levels that could impact older residents and those with pulmonary or respiratory issues. In northwest Indiana, an air quality alert is in effect until midnight for Lake, Porter, LaPorte, Newton and Jasper…

The Chicago area will continue to see hot and hazy conditions on Sunday, but the oppressive humidity that sent heat indices soaring into the triple digits on Saturday will ease considerably, making for a more comfortable afternoon in the area.

A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for all of the Chicago area late Saturday afternoon as the region remained under a chance for strong storms and heavy rains, according to the National Weather Service.

The Chicago area is expected to see a “dangerously” high heat index Saturday, with values reaching near 100 degrees, the National Weather Service warned.

The Chicago area will likely have a mostly hazy, hot and humid weekend with high temperatures hitting the 90s and chances for scattered thunderstorms.

NBC 5’s Alicia Roman has the details

The Chicago area is in for a mostly hot and humid weekend with high temperatures in the 90s and chances for scattered thunderstorms. Friday afternoon high temperatures are expected to reach the mid to upper 80s with a spot or two reaching 90 degrees. The humidity will make if feel like the low-to-mid 90s. While most of the area on Friday…

Strong To Severe Storms Possible Late Saturday Afternoon And Evening

Noticing hazy skies around the Chicago area?

Sharp Drop In Temperatures Expected Late Tuesday

Mostly sunny skies reach across the area this weekend with a chance for an occasional shower, as Chicago sees a warming trend continue.

NBC’s Alicia Roman has the details

Partly cloudy skies reach across the area this weekend with a chance for an occasional shower, as Chicago starts to see a warming trend begin.

NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.

Chicago’s far southern suburbs could potentially see showers and thunderstorms on Thursday afternoon, with some of those storms potentially packing torrential downpours and gusty winds. A line of thunderstorms is developing in central Illinois on Thursday afternoon, sparking a severe thunderstorm warning that includes parts of Sangamon and Logan counties. New warnings were also issued for parts of Ford...

NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.