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A period of showers, and possibly a thunderstorm or two, is likely across much of northern Illinois and Northwest Indiana late this morning through mid-afternoon as an upper-level disturbance shifts across the area. Otherwise, the area will remain in a rather active weather pattern for at least the next few days. While it will not be raining constantly, several rounds of showers and thunderstorms are likely to take aim on the area through the weekend. Some of these storms, particularly late Saturday and Saturday night will produce heavy downpours and possible localized flooding. Rainfall totals through Sunday will likely be 1″-2″ along and north of I-80.
US Weather Maps Today, Tomorrow
Look Ahead
Today
Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4pm. High near 63. East wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Tonight
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 4am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 50. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts of less than a tenth of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Saturday
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a high near 56. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Saturday Night
Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm. Cloudy, with a low around 51. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%.
Sunday
A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 65. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Sunday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Monday
Partly sunny, with a high near 74.
Monday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
Tuesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 84.
Tuesday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
Wednesday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 81.
Wednesday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Thursday
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 70.
