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Todays weather in Chicago - Wednesday - 13 May 2026
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A Thursday-night low-pressure system is tracking straight into Friday's morning commute — here's what Chicago drivers and flyers need to know. Wednesday stays dry and breezy, but Friday brings reduced visibility, wet roads, and potential airport delays at O'Hare and Midway.
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Tuesday's scattered storms moved through without doing much damage. Most of the metro saw light rainfall, the severe weather threat didn't materialize, and by evening the system had cleared.
Wednesday is cooler and breezy. No rain, but the wind is noticeable.
The next system arrives Thursday night into Friday morning. That's the one to watch.
If you're flying out of O'Hare or Midway on Friday, the Thursday night into Friday timing is worth flagging now. Rain systems like this tend to trigger cascading delays at both airports, especially if winds accompany the precipitation.
There's a broader context worth holding onto. Tornado season is active right now.
The weekend looks genuinely better. After Friday's system clears, temperatures warm and conditions improve.
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