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Daily Weather Brief for 5 July 2026: Chicago Conditions & Planning Notes

A source-grounded city weather brief for Chicago with planning notes for readers.

By Jessica Storm · July 5, 2026
Email Reporter
Daily Weather Brief for 5 July 2026: Chicago Conditions & Planning Notes
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CHICAGO | CGN News is publishing a city weather brief for Chicago using official National Weather Service forecast data.

Today and tonight

Chicago: Today — Areas Of Fog; near 73°F; wind 10 to 15 mph N; Areas of fog and showers and thunderstorms likely before 1pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. Tonight — Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Partly Cloudy; near 67°F; wind 10 to 15 mph NNE; A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 67. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Forecasts can change quickly. Readers should check current National Weather Service forecasts, warnings and local emergency information before making travel, school, work or event decisions.

Additional Reporting By: National Weather Service; NOAA

What This Means

Readers should treat this as a planning snapshot, not a replacement for official emergency instructions. Check current forecasts, alerts and local authorities before travel, outdoor work, school activities or public events.

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