Chicago weather: Storm chances throughout the week as heat builds
FOX 32 Chicago
Last updated: June 9, 2026
The weather forecast predicts a week of varied conditions, starting with scattered rain and storms today and progressing through a mix of heat, sunshine, and potential severe weather events. Several days are highlighted for the possibility of strong to severe storms.
- The current day features scattered rain and storms with muggy conditions, highs in the low to mid 80s, and a risk of flooding, heavy rain, and gusty winds. Funnel clouds are a possibility.
- Tuesday anticipates partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s, a chance of early rain, and a possibility of strong to severe storms with hail and damaging winds, particularly in the southwest, on Tuesday night.
- Wednesday is expected to be the warmest day, with highs in the low 90s and mostly sunny skies, though storms are possible late in the day.
- Thursday will see highs in the upper 80s with partly sunny skies and a chance of severe storms associated with a cold front.
- Friday is forecast to have sunshine with highs in the mid 80s, and a chance of rain at night.
- The weekend will be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s on Saturday, and around 80 on Sunday. Both Saturday and Sunday nights have a chance of storms.
