Get Ready, Chicago! Stormy Weekend Ahead

Hey there, Chicagoans! Brace yourselves for a wet and windy weekend. The leftovers of Hurricane Helene are heading our way, straight from Florida where it hit on Thursday. This storm is causing quite a stir in the Midwest as it moves northward. Expect a couple of days filled with rain showers that come and go. The National Weather Service has put out an alert for strong winds. On Friday afternoon, you might feel gusts up to 40 miles per hour! Even though the temperature will reach a high of 72 degrees, it'll feel chillier because of these winds. Saturday won't be any brighter; rain is expected to start by 7 a. m. , with a high of 70 degrees.After making landfall, the storm took an unexpected northwest path. This means the rain is spreading further inland and not just affecting Chicago but also nearby areas. So, if you live around here, be prepared for continuous rain until Sunday, even though skies will stay mostly cloudy with a high of 72 degrees.