by Chicagoland enjoyed a brief taste of fall on Thursday with daytime highs in the 60s and 70s, but changes are on the way. After a chilly night with lows dipping into the 50s and 60s, Friday will bring a pleasant day before an unsettled weekend. Strong to severe storms are possible Saturday, and the start of next week brings a return to heat, with temperatures climbing into the 90s by midweek.
Forecast Highlights:
- Thursday Recap:
- Daytime highs in the 60s and 70s brought a fall-like feel to the region
- Overnight Into Friday:
- Clouds will gradually clear
- Lows: 50s in far west/northwest suburbs, low to mid-60s elsewhere
- Friday Forecast:
- Partly cloudy and mild
- Highs in the lower 80s
- Weekend Outlook:
- Saturday: Showers and storms likely, with potential for strong to severe storms in the afternoon and evening
- Highs: Mid to upper 80s
- Sunday: Fewer storms expected, scattered coverage
- Highs: Upper 70s to near 80
- Early Next Week:
- Monday: Possible storms with highs in the mid 80s
- Tuesday–Thursday: Hot weather returns
- Tuesday near 90°F
- Wednesday and Thursday: Mid 90s expected
- Stormy Pattern Possible Next Week:
- Increasing heat could trigger more storm activity, though timing and intensity remain uncertain
