CHICAGO (WLS) — The heavy rain system initially anticipated to drench Chicago on Saturday appears to have largely bypassed the city, reports ABC7 AccuWeather Meteorologist Jaisol Martinez.
Our team of meteorologists at ABC7 had originally issued an AccuWeather Alert in preparation for Saturday’s looming threat, but with the flooding risk now diminished in the Chicago region, that alert has been rescinded.
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As of 5 a.m., radar detection showed rainfall occurring south of Interstate 80, with expectations of continued light to moderate showers persisting through the morning, primarily affecting southern areas, according to Martinez.
Residents across the Chicago vicinity should prepare for occasional drizzle in the morning, and there’s a slim chance of isolated downpours developing later in the afternoon on Saturday.
Fortunately, this change in the storm’s path means that the anticipated rainfall is unlikely to disrupt Saturday’s signature events like the Chicago Air and Water Show or the Chicago Bears game.
However, this week’s storms led to the cancellation of next weekend’s Gary Air Show. The organizers say the need for first responders to assist in the cleanup is more important than the show happening this year. They hope to be back next summer.
Saturday is expected to remain humid with highs in the low 80s. But ABC7 meteorologists are watching for a potential round of heavy rain late Saturday and into Sunday morning.
Possible storms could hit the Chicago area between 3 a.m. and 8 a.m. Sunday.
Once that morning rain moves out on Sunday, the rest of the day looks mostly dry with highs in the low 80s. Next week’s forecast offers limited rain chances, bringing some relief to areas hit hard by Tuesday’s storms.
Residents who sustained storm damage Tuesday and Wednesday in Cook County are being asked to complete an online survey by Aug. 24.
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