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Chicago Braces for First 80°F Day of 2025 Followed by Severe Weather Threat

Dry and sunny conditions Sunday give way to a heat spike Monday, with a slight risk of severe storms overnight into Tuesday.

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Overview

  • Sunday afternoon temperatures are expected to reach the upper 60s inland and around 60°F near Lake Michigan under sunny skies.
  • Monday's forecast predicts highs around 80°F, marking the first 80-degree day of 2025 at O'Hare International Airport.
  • A trailing cold front Monday night brings a slight risk of severe storms to the Chicago area, with potential for intensification being monitored.
  • Tuesday morning will open with muggy conditions and lows near 70°F, followed by mid-70s highs and isolated afternoon storms.
  • Cooler, unsettled weather is expected midweek, with rain showers likely Wednesday and a soggy start to May on Thursday.