Chicago could see severe weather late Tuesday evening following a several days of hazy skies due to wildfire smoke filtering down from the Canadian prairies.
Storms likely late Tuesday evening
According to the National Weather Service, showers are likely Tuesday evening, with a thunderstorm possible early Wednesday morning. The overall chance of precipitation is 70%, and wind gusts up to 30 mph are possible in some areas.
The dreary weather will last throughout much of the day Wednesday, with temperatures dropping to the high 50s by mid-day. The NWS predicts a 90% chance of precipitation over the course of the day.
Intermittent showers are possible through the remainder of the week, but sunny skies will make a comeback this weekend.
In short, keep your umbrella handy Chicago!