the National Weather Service

Expect lower than normal temperatures in Chicago this weekend.

You'll probably get a better view if you head out of the city, though.

There's a chance of rain showers on Monday, but the rest of the weekend will be sunny.

Expect temperatures to start dropping after Labor Day. 

Trying to get outside? Friday and Saturday will be your best bet.

The city will have a mostly cloudy sky when the eclipse happens.

You might have some problems if you're trying to watch the eclipse from Chicago.

It'll be a good weekend for "doing something outdoors," a meteorologist said.

The evening storms could be strong, but they'll be scattered.

Get out your umbrellas, folks.

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The festival could face "stronger, severe weather" on its opening day.

Waves could reach up to seven feet tall Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

Just watch out for high waves and strong currents in the lake.

The rain could come with 70 mph wind gusts and quarter-sized hail.