CHICAGO — The Chicago area has been drenched in rain for most of Monday.
A Flood Watch is issued for Cook, Lake, DuPage and McHenry counties from 10 a.m. until midnight.
NWS Chicago confirmed dangerous swimming conditions through Monday night into Tuesday morning as strong northernly winds sweep through south Lake Michigan beaches.
Mostly cloudy tonight with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Winds: NNE 5-10 mph. Low: 62.
Tuesday Forecast: A few lingering showers and thunderstorms then decreasing clouds. Winds: NNE/SW 5-10 mph. High 77.
Full forecast details and more at the WGN Weather Center blog
Extended outlook calls for more sunshine and temps back into the lower 80s on Wednesday and a bit muggier. Chance of showers/t’storms again on Thursday with warmer and sunnier weather expected for Friday into the weekend with highs getting close to 90.
