Chicago, IL is starting Sunday, June 7 with partly sunny skies and a high near 72°F — one of the nicer days in the forecast window before storms take over early next week. Get outside while you can.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service forecasts partly sunny skies, a high near 72°F, and northeast winds of 5 to 10 mph. Rain chances sit at just 12% — essentially a non-event. A gentle lake breeze will ease temperatures back to around 70°F by afternoon, making this a genuinely comfortable day for the lakefront path, a round of golf in the western suburbs, or a long afternoon in Lincoln Park.
For anglers, today is a solid fishing window — calm winds, mild temps, and minimal rain. If you’re heading to the water this season, this 2-Person Intex Float with Built-In Cooler for $24 is a great deal to grab before summer heats up.
Best Window To Be Outside
Today is your window. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms arrives Sunday night between 7 PM and 4 AM CT, with east winds gusting up to 20 mph. That’s only a 20% chance — but the calm breaks before midnight. Wrap outdoor plans up by early evening.
Monday Storm Warning — Cubs Fans, Pay Attention
Monday is a hard pivot. Showers and thunderstorms develop after 10 AM CT with a 76% chance of precipitation. The National Weather Service warns the strongest storms will be capable of localized flash flooding and wind damage across the Chicago area.
Cubs fans: Chicago Cubs vs. San Francisco Giants at Wrigley Field falls on June 8, right in the middle of this system. Expect active weather during game time. Wear your Chicago Cubs jersey and Chicago Cubs fitted cap — but layer rain gear underneath. Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub if you still need seats.
Also on June 8: the James Blake with Swavay- Trying Times Tour plays The Salt Shed Indoors — no weather worries for that one.
Rain And Flood Risk
The Weather Prediction Center has flagged a Slight Risk of excessive rainfall across the Midwest Sunday into Monday. The National Weather Service notes today’s storms track heaviest southwest of a Rockford-to-Joliet line, with coverage going areawide on Monday morning. Avoid flooded roadways Monday — especially in low-lying neighborhoods on the south and southwest sides.
Grill Tonight While Skies Are Clear
Tonight is prime grilling weather before the rain arrives. Fire up a propane gas grill for steaks, burgers, or grilled chicken with corn on the cob. Use an instant-read meat thermometer to nail every cook, and a grill brush and scraper set to keep your grates clean. With Father’s Day right around the corner, a Father’s Day grilling set makes an excellent gift. Need supplies? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything delivered to your door in time for dinner.
Next Few Days
Tuesday through Thursday, heat and humidity surge fast. The National Weather Service forecasts heat indices climbing into the mid to upper 90s — brutal even by Chicago summer standards. A cooling neck towel will earn its keep if you’re working or playing outside later this week. There’s also a 20% storm chance Tuesday and Wednesday, with a severe weather threat developing by Thursday. Follow the Chicago weather forecast for updates, and check outdoor gear deals to prep for the heat ahead.
