Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain returns, as do warmer temperatures

CHICAGO (CBS) — Increasing clouds tonight, then cloudy skies overnight. Minimum temperatures will be around 40 degrees.

According to CBS 2 chief meteorologist Albert Ramon, there is a chance of showers in the morning, then the scattered showers increase in the afternoon on Wednesday.

Highlights will be in the mid-50s. There is a chance of large showers for Wednesday evening. Some showers and showers are possible. Precipitation amounts of up to half an inch are possible.

The chance of rain decreases Thursday morning. Then it will be partly cloudy on Thursday and much warmer with maximums around 70 degrees. On Friday, showers likely with peaks in the low 60s.

Saturday is expected to be the hottest day of the year so far. Maximum temperatures around 80 degrees will be nearly 20 degrees above average.

The last time we had 80’s in Chicago was early October. Low 1970s with showers on Sunday.

Next week it will be cooler with peaks that are again below average.

THIS EVENING: Getting cloudy. Airy and cool. Low 39°

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy and windy with showers in the afternoon and evening showers and isolated thunderstorms. High 55°

THURSDAY: Partly cloudy and warmer. High 70°