Partly sunny. A slight chance of showers in the morning...then a slight chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs 75 to 80. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 20 percent.
Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and isolated thunderstorms. Breezy. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 40 percent.
Sunday
Showers likely and isolated thunderstorms. Breezy. Highs 70 to 75. South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts to around 35 mph. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms. Lows 55 to 60. South winds 10 to 15 mph becoming north after midnight. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Columbus Day
Occasional showers and isolated thunderstorms. Cooler. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Highs near 60. North winds around 15 mph with gusts to around 25 mph. Chance of rain 80 percent.
Monday Night
Colder. Rain showers likely and isolated thunderstorms. Locally heavy rainfall possible. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of rain 60 percent.
Tuesday
Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of rain showers. Highs near 60.
Tuesday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s.
Wednesday
Warmer...sunny. Highs 70 to 75.
Wednesday Night through Thursday Night
Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 40s. Highs 70 to 75.
There are currently no warnings or advisories for this location.
Public Information Statement
Statement as of 6:01 am CDT on October 11, 2008
... On this date in weather history...
In 1954... Chicago was drenched with 6.72 inches of rain in 2 days to cause major flooding of the Chicago river. The flooding caused $10 million damage.
