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Chicago Heat Wave Hits Peak as Scattered Showers Offer Brief Break

Scattered overnight showers are expected to ease humidity before temperatures return closer to seasonal norms.

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Overview

  • Daytime highs will soar to around 95°F with heat indices climbing into the low 100s on Saturday.
  • Dew points in the mid-60s to low-70s will intensify muggy conditions across the metro area.
  • Overnight lows are forecast to stay in the 80s before spotty showers provide localized relief late Saturday into early Sunday.
  • Temperatures will drop into the mid-80s on Sunday and Monday, aligning closely with seasonal averages.
  • By Tuesday, highs are expected to rebound into the upper 80s before settling back into the mid-80s by midweek.