Chicago’s Long Warm Spell Begins Today: 80°F Within Reach by 3 PM Before Showers and Thunderstorms Move In With Up to Half an Inch of Rain
CHICAGO, Ill. — Sunday is kicking off what promises to be a long-lasting warm spell across the Chicago area, with temperatures surging toward 80°F by mid-afternoon as strong warm air advection pushes northward from the Gulf states. But the warmth comes with a catch — showers and thunderstorms are expected to approach from the southwest…