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Unofficial account mirroring tweets from @NWSChicago. Maintained by @llkats.com. Notifications are not monitored. Checks for updates every 20 min. If NWS Chicago would like to use this handle, please reach out to [email protected].

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · Feb 1

[non-NWS announcement from the bot maintainer] for general info, this bot uses the Touitomamout library (github.com/louisgrasset...) to scrape tweets and repost them to Bluesky. it's running via the Docker container installation on a DigitalOcean droplet.

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 8h

More seasonable temperatures and mostly dry weather is expected through the weekend. Patchy frost is expected tonight in outlying areas, particularly across northwest Indiana away from Lake Michigan. #ilwx #inwx

This is a five day forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Forecast Through Upcoming Weekend. Sub Headline: Mostly dry with seasonable temperatures through the weekend. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Wednesday, October 8, 2025 4:27 AM CDT

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 21h

Cooler, more seasonable temperatures are expected through the rest of the week. Slight warming again over the upcoming weekend. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Fall-Like Temperatures Rest Of Week. Sub Headline: Drier conditions for the rest of the week. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 2:33 PM CDT

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 1d

Rain will end this morning with skies clearing this afternoon as a cold front pushes south of the area. Cooler, more seasonable temperatures are expected today and through the rest of the work week. It will turn warmer again over the upcoming weekend.

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Five Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Drier conditions for the rest of the week, with more fall-like temperatures. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Tuesday, October 7, 2025 5:34 AM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 1d

[3:49 AM CDT 10/7/2025]
Not anticipating much of a flood threat, though ponding on some roads is plausible in urban areas. #ILwx #INwx (3/3)

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 1d

UPDATE 3:49 AM CDT (Radar Screenshot from ~3:35 AM:)
Axis of heaviest t-storms shifted south over the past hr, so focus will be near/north of I-80 & near & south of I-88 & I-55 in the Chicago metro over the next hour, with diminishing rain rates to the north. #ILwx #INwx (1/3)

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 1d

[2:45 AM CDT 10/7/2025]
As of this writing, showers with embedded thunderstorms are focused north of I-80. The heaviest thunderstorms stretch from near Mendota (northwest LaSalle County) to the far north side of #Chicago and north shore suburbs. #ILwx #INwx (1/3)

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 1d

A special weather statement has been issued for Waukegan IL, Palatine IL and Buffalo Grove IL until 4:00 PM CDT

This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 4:00 PM CDT. The statement includes Waukegan IL, Palatine IL and Buffalo Grove IL. A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT LAKE and SOUTHEASTERN MCHENRY AND NORTHWESTERN COOK COUNTIES THROUGH 400 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and half inch sized hail. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 1d

A special weather statement has been issued for Elgin IL, Bartlett IL and Streamwood IL until 3:15 PM CDT

This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 3:15 PM CDT. The statement includes Elgin IL, Bartlett IL and Streamwood IL. A STRONG THUNDERSTORM WILL IMPACT SOUTHWESTERN LAKE, NORTHEASTERN KANE and SOUTHEASTERN MCHENRY AND NORTHWESTERN COOK COUNTIES THROUGH 315 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 50 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 1d

Showers and embedded storms are expected tonight as a cold front moves across the area. Dry weather and more typical early October temperatures are expected the rest of the week. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Showers and Storms Tonight. Sub Headline: Drier conditions for the rest of the week, but much more fall-like temperatures. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Monday, October 6, 2025 1:44 PM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 2d

Today will be the last unseasonably warm day this week w/highs in the 80s. Sct'd showers and isolated storms will accompany a cold front as it moves across the area late this afternoon and tonight. Dry weather and more typical early Oct temps are expected the rest of the week.

This is a five day forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Five Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Rain tonight will herald the end of the unseasonable warmth. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Monday, October 6, 2025 4:46 AM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 2d

Unseasonably warm weather will continue for one more day on Monday before cooler weather arrives in the wake of a cold front by Tuesday. As this cold front moves into the area, rain chances will begin in the afternoon, but really ramp up Monday night. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Forecast. Sub Headline: Unseasonably warm weather persists Monday, then we turn cooler. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Sunday, October 5, 2025 3:16 PM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 3d

It will be breezy and unseasonably warm today with highs well into the 80s. Monday will remain unseasonably warm, but rain chances begin in the afternoon and really ramp up Monday night associated with a cold front that will bring a return to more seasonable temperatures midweek.

This is a five day forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Five Day Forecast. Sub Headline: Unseasonably warm weather continues through Monday. Elevated Brush Fire Danger. In Areas Near Farmland. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Sunday, October 5, 2025 5:31 AM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 3d

Gusty winds and dry conditions will lead to an elevated fire weather risk late this morning thru this afternoon. Any brush, grass, or field fire will like spread quickly this afternoon. Also, strong winds will result in some blowing dust, mainly on east-west roads in open areas.

Headline: Heightened Fire Danger This Afternoon. Sub Headline: Gusty winds today will result in elevated fire danger and patchy blowing dust. What To Do. What To Expect. Avoid activities that cause open flames or sparks. This includes: operating farm equipment, parking on grass, and improperly discarding smoking materials. Strong Winds. Gusts to around 30 mph from the south-southwest. Elevated Fire Weather Risk. Any grass, brush, or field fires that ignite will have the potential to quickly spread. Patch Blowing Dust in Open Areas. Locally reduced visibility due to blowing dust, mainly on east-west roads near farm fields. Graphic Created: Sunday, October 5, 2025 5:31 AM CDT

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 3d

Our stretch of unseasonably warm weather will persist into tomorrow, when warm, dry, and breezy conditions will result in an elevated threat of brush fire ignition/spread. A period of rain is expected late Mon into Tue, followed by the return of cooler temps mid-week. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Elevated Fire Danger Tomorrow. Sub Headline: Period of rain likely late Monday into Tuesday. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Saturday, October 4, 2025 2:00 PM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 4d

Unseasonably warm weather will continue through Monday. Gusty winds and dry conditions will result in a heightened fire danger and patchy blowing dust in open areas Sun afternoon. Rain is expected Mon night followed by more seasonable temps for the rest of the week. #ilwx #inwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Extended Outlook. Sub Headline: Unseasonably warm through Monday, rain likely Monday night, then more seasonable temps. Elevated Brush Fire Danger. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Saturday, October 4, 2025 5:22 AM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 4d

A very warm weekend is in store, with dry and breezy conditions Sunday afternoon resulting in an elevated risk for the spread of brush and field fires. A slow-moving cold front will then bring cooler conditions and likely a period of rain for most early next week. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Warm Weekend Ahead. Sub Headline: Turning Cooler with Rain Chances Early Next Week. Breezy with an elevated Brush Fire Danger Sunday afternoon. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Friday, October 3, 2025 3:43 PM CDT.

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 5d

Temps today thru the weekend will feel more like July than first weekend of Oct, though less humid. Highs will be well into the 80s with a few areas in the lower 90s! A cold front will move across the region late Monday into Monday night bringing the threat of some rain.

This is a four day forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Unseasonably Warm This Weekend. Sub Headline: It'll feel more like July than October today through the upcoming weekend. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Friday, October 3, 2025 4:45 AM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 5d

Warm dry conditions will prevail through the weekend. The next chance for rain would be late Monday into Tuesday, along with more seasonable temperatures behind a cold front. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Warm and Dry Through the Weekend. Sub Headline: Rain chances return next week. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Thursday, October 2, 2025 1:31 PM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 6d

Warm, rain-free conditions will persist through the weekend. Rain chances will return to the area next week, along with more seasonable temperatures. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Five Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Warm and dry through the weekend; Rain chances return next week. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Thursday, October 2, 2025 4:41 AM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 6d

September featured warmer and drier conditions compared to normal across the region. Additional information can be found on our webpage: http://weather.gov/chicago/september2025. #ILwx #INwx

September 2025 Review: Headline: Mainly warm and dry conditions prevailed across the region.
Chicago (O'Hare): Average Temperature: 69.3° (3.0° above normal)
Precipitation: 0.49" (2.70" below normal), tied for 7th driest
Rockford: Average Temperature: 66.5° (2.1° above normal) Precipitation: 1.05" (2.57" below normal)
Includes maps illustrating average temperature departure from normal and precipitation percentage of normal for northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 7d

The warm weather continues into October with 80s and even some lower 90s expected through the weekend with no rain in the forecast. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Five Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Warm start to October with no rain through the weekend. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Wednesday, October 1, 2025 4:58 AM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 7d

Increasing clouds tonight will help keep temperatures a few degrees cooler on Wednesday especially near the lake. Clear skies and mid to upper 80 temperatures will return Thursday through the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Warm, dry stretch to continue into the weekend. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 1:17 PM CDT

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 8d

The warm, quiet weather will remain at least through the end of the week. Most areas away from the lake will continue seeing 80s with 90s even possible for some closer to the weekend. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Five Day Forecast. Sub Headline: Warm, dry stretch to continue into the weekend. Details: The warm, quiet weather will remain at least through the end of the week. Most areas away from the lake will continue seeing 80s with 90s even possible for some closer to the weekend. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Tuesday, September 30, 2025 4:08 AM CDT

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 8d

We’re monitoring for fog development through the overnight in parts of the area, particularly in far northern & northwest Chicago suburbs, shaded dark gray on the inset map. Highest chances there (Lake IL & McHenry) for dense fog to impact travel into Tue AM commute. #ILwx #INwx

Headline: Fog Threat Overnight-Tuesday Morning. Sub Headline: Graphic valid through 3 AM CDT Tuesday. What To Expect.: Shallow ground fog, some locally dense with visibility ≤ 1/4 mile in gray shaded areas on inset map on right side of graphic outside of Chicago. Highest chance for more impactful dense fog in far northern/northwest Chicago suburbs (dark gray). What To Do: Plan for extra travel time. Slow down, increase following distance, use low beams. Graphic Created: Monday, September 29, 2025 9:42 PM CDT

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NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 8d

Aside from some patchy fog tonight in far northeast IL, our period of unseasonably warm and uneventful weather will continue. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Forecast. Sub Headline: Warm, rain-free pattern through the week. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Monday, September 29, 2025 1:47 PM CDT