Wednesday to cool off as temps sink into the 60s across Chicago

Wednesday to cool off as temps sink into the 60s across Chicago

From mid-morning on it will be dry with clouds breaking for some sun. The high will go in the books as 75 degrees since that was the temp at midnight with readings in the low 70s this afternoon-cooler near the lake.

From mid-morning on it will be dry with clouds breaking for some sun. The high will go in the books as 75 degrees since that was the temp at midnight with readings in the low 70s this afternoon-cooler near the lake.

Chicago wraps up May on a warm note; storms expected tonight

Chicago wraps up May on a warm note; storms expected tonight

May closes out on a very warm note with highs in the mid to upper 80s. I think 90 will be a stretch due to more clouds. 

May closes out on a very warm note with highs in the mid to upper 80s. I think 90 will be a stretch due to more clouds. 

Mexico tourist zone sees 1st hurricane in Pacific

Mexico tourist zone sees 1st hurricane in Pacific

Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.

Ominous grey skies and blowing sand cleared beaches in the popular destinations of Puerto Escondido, Puerto Angel and Huatulco.

Chicago's Memorial Day forecast
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Chicago's Memorial Day forecast

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook and takes a peek to the week ahead.

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook and takes a peek to the week ahead.

Crowds pack Chicago parks and lakefront to enjoy Memorial Day weekend

Crowds pack Chicago parks and lakefront to enjoy Memorial Day weekend

If you are visiting from out of town and plan to hit the road to head home on Memorial Day – traffic will be most congested from 1-4 p.m., according to travel experts with AAA.

If you are visiting from out of town and plan to hit the road to head home on Memorial Day – traffic will be most congested from 1-4 p.m., according to travel experts with AAA.

Memorial Day Weekend Chicago weather forecast: Warmer Sunday, hot on Monday

Memorial Day Weekend Chicago weather forecast: Warmer Sunday, hot on Monday

Sunday will be warmer with afternoon wind gusts near 40 mph. There is a chance of light rain in the northern counties. Sunday's highs will be in the 84° to 88° range.

Sunday will be warmer with afternoon wind gusts near 40 mph. There is a chance of light rain in the northern counties. Sunday's highs will be in the 84° to 88° range.

Chicago's weather about to hit 90 degrees, but Lake Michigan is still too cold for swimming

Chicago's weather about to hit 90 degrees, but Lake Michigan is still too cold for swimming

The water in Lake Michigan is still in the 50°s. Experts say that most people feel uncomfortable swimming in water that's less than 70°. Lake Michigan will not get to the 70° range until July.

The water in Lake Michigan is still in the 50°s. Experts say that most people feel uncomfortable swimming in water that's less than 70°. Lake Michigan will not get to the 70° range until July.