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Beach Hazard Persists Through Thursday as Chicago Prepares for Heat and Weekend Storms

A lake breeze will keep Thursday cooler, followed by a near-90°F humidity spike Friday, then a potentially severe cold front Saturday.

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Overview

  • The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazard Statement through Thursday morning due to high waves on Lake Michigan.
  • Tonight’s forecast calls for gradual clearing with isolated showers or thunderstorms and lows in the mid-60s.
  • Thursday will bring mostly sunny conditions and cooler temperatures, with inland highs near 83°F and lakeshore readings in the upper 70s.
  • Humidity returns Friday, pushing highs close to 90°F and bringing a chance of stray afternoon showers or storms.
  • A cold front on Saturday could produce isolated severe thunderstorms, with damaging wind gusts as the primary concern.