Soaking rains, potential thunderstorms Wednesday

Don’t let the unassuming morning sky deceive you: Meteorologists count on “soaking” rain Wednesday.

Despite a crisp daybreak, the climate in Chicago will probably be “cloudy, cool and wet,” in response to forecasters with the National Weather Service.

Meteorologists say showers with a interval of soaking rain are probably all through the realm and particularly east of Interstate 55. The unhealthy local weather seems prefer it’ll linger between 11 a.m. and 4 p.m., with an opportunity for remoted thunderstorms within the afternoon, in response to the climate service. The excessive is 66 levels, with a low of 55 levels.

“Some of the downpours (Wednesday) will be heavy in places, so if driving during the rain, you should allow a little extra time,” in response to the climate service web site.

Looking forward, Chicagoans in want of reprieve following that “brutal” spring may discover it this weekend.

“The area will dry out for Thursday before additional chances for rain arrive overnight Thursday into Friday. Temperatures are expected to generally remain at or below normal through the weekend,” the National Weather Service mentioned.