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Cold Front Triggers Chicago Storms, Ushers in Early Fall Chill Through Weekend

Forecast highs sink to the mid-60s with cool nights in the 40s to 50s, an unusually early multi-day stretch for September.

Overview

  • Showers and scattered thunderstorms are expected Wednesday afternoon into the evening as the front moves through.
  • Thursday turns fall-like with highs in the mid-60s, followed by a reinforcing cool shot early Friday.
  • Light rain may arrive before daybreak Friday and could linger into the morning commute.
  • The National Weather Service warns of a high swim risk at Lake Michigan beaches Friday.
  • Highs generally stay in the mid- to upper-60s through the weekend, a stretch that local analysis notes typically waits until early October.