Chicago Forecast

The Chicago area could see some off-and-on rain in coming days, along with a chance for strong-to-severe thunderstorms.

The Chicago area Monday woke up to another morning of hazy skies, with rain and gusty thundershowers possible for some parts as a cold front over Wisconsin moves into Illinois, the NBC 5 Storm Team said.

An air quality alert remained in effect for the entire Chicago area Friday, with another “Air Pollution Action Day” alert declared as wildfire smoke from Canadian wildfires continues to impact parts of the Midwest.

Kevin Jeanes has the latest forecast.

An air quality alert has been extended for the Chicago area as “unhealthy” levels are expected to continue into the start of the weekend.

Iisha Scott has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.

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Kevin Jeanes has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.

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Kevin Jeanes has the latest forecast.

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An air quality alert has been issued for much of the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon as Canadian wildfire smoke once again impacts the region’s levels.

The Chicago area Wednesday woke up to a rainy morning, with rain expected to continue through the morning commute and even into the afternoon and evening for some.

Kevin Jeanes has the latest forecast.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of the Chicago area Tuesday night.

Iisha Scott has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.

Wildfire smoke that has lingered in the Chicago area will be pushed out by an approaching front that will bring a threat of severe weather.