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Scattered Storms Linger Through Saturday in Chicago

Forecasts now show sunnier, warmer conditions for Father's Day following a week of smoke-driven air quality concerns.

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Overview

  • A stalled frontal boundary will sustain isolated showers and thunderstorms through Saturday with the highest rain chances south of I-80.
  • Inland highs are expected to near 80°F Friday and Saturday while lakefront areas remain cooler in the 60s and low 70s under onshore breezes.
  • Wildfire smoke from Canada has degraded air quality across much of Chicagoland, pushing levels into the unhealthy-for-sensitive-groups category.
  • Updated projections call for partly cloudy skies and highs in the low to mid-80s on Sunday as conditions improve for Father’s Day.
  • Early next week may bring a more organized storm pattern alongside a return to summerlike temperatures and increased humidity.