Chicago weather: Big warm up on the way

Temps may close in on 90 degrees as we approach Memorial Day weekend.

Showers Friday, but summer feel returns next week
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Fox 32 meteorologist Kaitlin Cody has your Friday afternoon forecast and some good news for anybody ready for summer to finally break out!

Chicago weather: Rainy start to a pleasant weekend

Light showers are poised to move through the area mainly early today. Rainfall amounts will be modest at best. 

More 'risky heat days' for Chicago means more are in danger

Heat has been making the weather headlines the past few days. Chicago's one of many cities that has seen a jump in "risky heat days" since 1920.

More risky heat days for Chicago means more are in danger
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Heat has been making the weather headlines the past few days. Chicago's one of many cities that has seen a jump in "risky heat days" since 1920.

Chicago weather: Hazy sunshine continues with rain showers returning tomorrow
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Sunshine and warm weather continues into the afternoon, but cooler temps are expected to creep in overnight along with showers. Next week Chicago should see summer-like weather.

Watch: Tense video shows turbulent moments as Mexico flight surrounded by vivid lightning

Children could be heard crying in the video while passengers were seen holding onto their seats as a flight from Tijuana to Monterrey was rocked from side to side on May 12.

Chicago weather: Thursday heats up before cold front blows in Friday
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Highs will reach the mid-to-upper 70s making for a spectacular Thursday. A cold front pushes in briefly with some showers Friday morning. The weekend will warm back up with sunshine heading into an even warmer week.

Chicago weather: Warmer temps today ahead of Friday morning showers

We will have smoky skies again today but with plenty of filtered sun. It will be much warmer too with highs in the mid to upper 70s except near the lake.  

Chicago weather: Hazy day ahead as sunshine peaks past Canadian wildfire smoke
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There will be a big temperature disparity across Chicago today with highs ranging from 50s to 70s. It's a sunny day ahead, but it will be slightly hidden behind smoke from Canadian wildfires.