Chicago weather: More storms this weekend before Monday dry-out

Published August 14, 2026 5:33 AM CDT

Today we have mostly cloudy skies and are starting on a wet note.

Chicago storms linger

There is a flood watch for our southern counties until 10 a.m. where 2–4"+ of rain is possible. As the day progresses, we will have a drying trend.

Highs will be around 80 this afternoon, which is near our normal high of 83. Tonight, the chance for rain and storms is back.

What's next:

Unfortunately, Saturday will be mostly cloudy with storms around again. Highs will be in the low 80s.

On Sunday, we have partly sunny skies and more storms are possible. Highs will be in the mid 80s.

Finally, we dry out on Monday and Tuesday of next week.

Monday will be mostly sunny with highs around 80. Tuesday will be mostly sunny with highs in the low to mid 80s.

The chance for storms is back on Wednesday with highs in the low 80s under partly sunny skies. Thursday will be partly sunny with highs in the upper 70s.

The Source: The information in this forecast came from FOX Chicago's Kaitlin Cody.

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