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Howling South Winds Whip Chicago Before Soaking Rain Rolls In

Chicago woke to mostly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-60s Tuesday, but the unusually warm start comes with a blustery catch. South winds will strengthen through the day, with rain showers moving in later and a wetter, cooler pattern taking over by Wednesday. Strong South Winds Lead The Day.

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Chicago, IL Rain Update Nov. 2-3: Showers Through Wednesday

Chicago, IL — A warm but increasingly unsettled weather pattern is moving into northeastern Illinois beginning Monday, Nov. 2, bringing several opportunities for rain, breezy conditions and a noticeable temperature drop heading into the weekend.

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WTTW - Chicago PBS

October in Chicago Was One for the Weather Record Books

November has a tough act to follow after October delivered unseasonably warm and dry weather. The average temperature of 60.8 degrees in Chicago was 6.8 degrees above normal, good enough to earn a tie for the sixth warmest October in the more than 150 years since record keeping began, according to the National Weather Service.

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Chicago weather: Warm, windy Election Day ahead with rain expected

CHICAGO - It was another cloudy day with isolated rain showers. Tonight will bring slowly rising temperatures with areas of drizzle possible. Temperatures are expected to warm into the lower 60s late this evening and overnight, setting us up nicely for a very warm Election Day. Tuesday will bring scattered rain, especially in the afternoon and evening. Temperatures are expected to warm into the low 70s with southerly winds gusting as high as 35 mph.

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Northern Illinois Weather: Lows Near 31° Sunday, Nov. 8

Chicago faces chilly weekend mornings as temperatures approach freezing after days of rain.

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KELOLAND

Rain can create sloppy gravel roads

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Illinois Weather Winter 2026/27: Home Prep Turns to Frozen Pipes in Chicago

Illinois homeowners are being encouraged to protect exposed plumbing, outdoor faucets and other vulnerable areas before colder winter temperatures become more persistent.

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Fox 32 Chicago

Chicago week starts mild, with rain chances later on Election Day

CHICAGO - Every day this week will be mostly cloudy and warmer than normal. Now let’s get down to some specifics. Today there is a chance for some sprinkles or drizzle, but many areas will stay perfectly dry. High temperatures will be in the low 60s. Tonight will be unseasonably mild with low temperatures not far from 60°.

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Illinois Weather Nov. 3-4: First Soaking Rain in Weeks Arrives

Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois residents should prepare for the first widespread soaking rainfall in several weeks as a slow-moving weather system approaches the Chicago metropolitan area, bringing breezy conditions, unusually mild temperatures and increasing rain chances Tuesday, November 3, into early Wednesday, November 4.

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Northern Illinois Election Day Weather: 40+ MPH Gusts, Soaking Rain Arrives

Rain coverage increases from 8 a.m. through 8 p.m., with wet conditions lingering into Wednesday morning.

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From Dreary To Steamy: Chicago Braces For Warm, Wild Week Of Storms

Chicago started Sunday under cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid-50s, with spotty showers possible through the afternoon. By late morning, Midway was reporting 61 degrees, and the latest National Weather Service forecast put the city’s high near 61, according to the updated Chicago forecast. Showers should remain scattered...

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WGN News

Monday was 16th consecutive day with temperatures at or above normal

November has picked up right where October left off. While temperatures have cooled a bit, that has not stopped the 16-day streak of daily temperatures at or above normal.

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Cloudy Chicago Kicks Off November Before Soaking, Wind-Whipped Midweek

Chicago is starting Monday, November 2, under cloudy skies with temperatures around 60 to 62 degrees, and the gray pattern is not going anywhere quickly. Patchy drizzle is possible before 9 a.m., while southerly winds build through the day and set the stage for a much warmer but wetter Tuesday.

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WBEZ

Billions of gallons of raw sewage are pouring into the Chicago River after storms

Joe Gamble knows what to expect when he arrives at work at the Bridgeport Art Center after days of heavy rain. “There was raw sewage floating in the creek,” Gamble says after storms in early October. “The wind carried the smell for at least a block or two.”

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NBC Chicago

Off-and-on rain, warmer temps expected in Chicago area Sunday

The Chicago area will see slightly warmer temperatures on Sunday, but it will also see off-and-on rain showers as a bit of an unsettled pattern continues. In fact, the threat of rain will exist for several more days, and once it ends the Chicago area will start to see some cooler weather as the month of November gets underway, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.

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Fox 32 Chicago

Chicago weather: Warmer air continues to start November

CHICAGO - October goes in the books with only two days cooler than normal and finishes as the sixth-warmest on record. Rainfall on Halloween was pitiful, which boded well for holiday festivities. Fox Chicago Meteorologist Mike Caplan has the forecast. What To Expect:. It also ensured that the month finished...

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Chicago, IL Weather: October Sets Record With No High Below 57°

Chicago and Rockford each reach 60 degrees on 28 days, with rainfall below normal.

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WGN News

Sunday almanac: November was greeted with more unseasonable warmth across Chicagoland

NOTE: This is an almanac of Sunday’s weather. A new forecast story for Monday has been published. The first day of November was remarkably warm across Chicagoland. The month began Sunday under mostly cloudy skies with mild conditions, as high temperatures climb into the mid- to upper 60s across the area. We saw a few […]

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Above Normal Temperatures Dominate Chicago, Minneapolis, New York, and Dallas Through November 9 as Brief Cold Fronts Fail to Bring Lasting Chill

CHICAGO — Despite plenty of talk online about big cooldowns, above normal temperatures are expected to continue across much of the country for about the next 10 days. The Climate Prediction Center’s 6-10 day outlook for November 5 to 9 shows warmth covering nearly the entire Lower 48. Any cold fronts that do move through are expected to bring only brief cooldowns, lasting less than a day. Warm air is then expected to surge right back in.

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