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Chicago weather: Thursday morning forecast
Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
CHICAGO - There is much to unpack regarding weather for the next couple of days.
Today is definitely a day to be "Weather Ready". We will start with cold rain moving through the area along with temperatures in the 30s.
A warm front will be surging north ahead of the main storm system bringing higher temperatures to the city around noon. Eventually, our entire area will get into the 60s this afternoon.
What to expect:
Showers and a few thunderstorms are possible at almost any time today but prime time for severe storms will be during the late afternoon and evening hours. All hazards associated with thunderstorms are in play, including tornadoes.
Storms will exit before midnight, and there will be some quiet time before the next storm system arrives tomorrow night. That one does not look as ominous as today’s storm system but could still produce strong thunderstorms in our area.
The risk of severe weather is lower, but not zero. Temperatures tomorrow will go through another mood swing of ups and downs. Showers continue into early Saturday before the atmosphere finally settles down.
Easter looks like a dry day but cool with highs around 50.
The Source: The information in this report came from Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan.