Storms in the Forecast for Tonight’s Aftershow
The Story So Far takes the stage for the Official Lollapalooza Aftershow at House of Blues Chicago tonight at 10:00 PM CT, and the National Weather Service says the sky has other plans. The overnight forecast calls for showers and thunderstorms, a low around 68°F, and wind out of the east-southeast near 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is sitting at 96%, with the detailed forecast noting rainfall amounts between a half and three-quarters of an inch possible. This is an outdoor-exposed event, so the weather isn’t background noise tonight — it’s part of the night.
What to Wear
With a 68°F overnight low, humid air, and near-certain rain, layering light but weatherproof is the move. Skip anything cotton that’ll stay soaked all set — a packable rain jacket folds down small enough to stash in a bag but will actually keep you dry through a set of thunderstorms. Given the mud and puddles a half-inch-plus of rain will leave behind, waterproof hiking boots are a smarter call tonight than open shoes.
Festival-Night Essentials
This is still a Lolla aftershow crowd, so plan like it. Many venues restrict bag sizes and styles for security, so check ahead and bring a clear stadium bag if you’re carrying anything in — it’ll get you through entry faster too. With storms in the mix, phone batteries drain fast from checking radar and rideshare apps, so toss in a portable phone charger 20000mah before you head out. If you’re planning to hydrate through a sweaty, packed room before facing the rain outside, a hydration backpack is worth having along for the walk to and from the venue.
However you want to rep your The Story So Far pride tonight, do it in gear that can handle getting rained on.
Practical Tips
- Arrival: With thunderstorms in the area, build in extra time to get to House of Blues Chicago — wind gusts near 20 mph and heavy rain can slow both driving and walking.
- Parking: Downtown Chicago venues fill up fast on show nights; give yourself a buffer before the 10:00 PM CT start.
- What to bring: Keep bags clear and minimal per venue policy, and keep anything electronic sealed against the rain.
- Lightning safety: If thunderstorms roll through right at showtime, follow venue staff guidance on moving indoors or delaying entry — don’t wait it out in the open.
Bottom Line
Tonight’s Story So Far aftershow is happening rain or shine, and per the forecast, it’s leaning heavily toward rain. A packable rain jacket, waterproof hiking boots, and a portable phone charger 20000mah will do more for your night than anything else on the packing list. Stay dry, stay charged, and enjoy the set.