Chicago weather: Near 90 degrees today before thunderstorms move in

Published July 8, 2026 2:12 PM CDT

Today we have perfect summer weather with highs in the upper 80s to about 90. The lake is mild and the sky is dry.

Chicago weather forecast

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Tomorrow, we have the chance for storms. Scattered storms will bring the chance for heavy rain and gusty wind. The best chance for strong storms leans south of the city. Highs tomorrow will be in the mid 80s under mostly cloudy skies. 

We will dry out on Friday with partly sunny skies and highs in the low 80s. 

This weekend will be beautiful! Saturday is looking to be mostly sunny with highs in the mid 80s. Sunday will be near 90 with sunshine. 

Monday will be sunny with highs in the low 90s. Tuesday will be sunny with highs in the low 90s again!.

The Source: The information in this report came from Fox Chicago Meteorologist Kaitlin Cody.

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