Chicago is starting Monday, June 8 under a stormy sky — showers and thunderstorms are likely throughout the day with a high near 77°F and an 80% chance of rain, so grab a compact travel umbrella before you head out the door and plan your outdoor errands for another day.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service is tracking a surface low in the northern Plains pushing a warm frontal boundary through the region, paired with an upper-level low moving nearly directly over Chicago. The result is repeated waves of showers and storms. NWS forecasters in Romeoville put peak storm coverage from roughly 11 AM to 10 PM CT — right through the evening commute along Lake Shore Drive and the L. Temperatures top out near 77°F before sliding back toward 73°F by afternoon, with an east-southeast wind around 10 mph.
Rain and Flood Risk
The National Weather Service specifically warns of torrential downpours and localized flash flooding today. If you’re near the usual suspects — underpasses in Wicker Park, low-lying streets on the South Side, or any below-grade garage — steer clear during and just after heavy cells. Tonight stays wet with another 80% chance of storms and a low around 68°F as winds shift to the south.
What To Wear or Bring
Skip the leather shoes today. A packable rain jacket stashed in your work bag will save you when the afternoon storms roll through, and waterproof hiking boots will keep your feet dry on puddle-filled sidewalks from Andersonville to Pilsen. That compact travel umbrella earns its keep all day long.
Tonight: James Blake at The Salt Shed
If you’re looking for something to do tonight, the James Blake with Swavay - Trying Times Tour at The Salt Shed Indoors is a smart pick on a stormy night — covered, intimate, and the moody vibe fits the weather perfectly. Get tickets on SeatGeek if you still need them.
White Sox This Week
The Chicago White Sox open a three-game series against the Atlanta Braves at Rate Field starting Tuesday, June 9, and Tuesday looks like the best of the bunch — partly sunny with a high near 85°F and only a 40% rain chance before 1 PM CT. Wednesday and Thursday bring rounds of severe thunderstorms back into the picture, with heat indices climbing into the 90s. If you’re planning a trip to the ballpark, Tuesday is your window. Gear up with a Chicago White Sox jersey or a Chicago White Sox fitted cap, and Find tickets on StubHub for any of the three games.
Rainy Day Dinner
This is textbook slow cooker weather. Load up a programmable slow cooker with beef chili or chicken stew before you leave this morning and dinner handles itself by the time you walk back in soaked. An enameled cast iron Dutch oven is another great option if you prefer stovetop. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and skip the soggy grocery run entirely.
Next Few Days
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high near 85°F, 40% rain chance before 1 PM CT — best day of the stretch
- Tuesday night–Thursday: Several rounds of severe thunderstorms possible; heat indices in the 90s; stay weather-aware
- Friday onward: Cooler temperatures and lower humidity return — Chicago finally catches a break
Stay ahead of the waves with the full Chicago weather forecast and check back as conditions shift throughout the day.
