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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

Sunday will feature seasonable temperatures and more sun than clouds. A passing storm system will bring chances for rain next week, mainly on Tuesday. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Seasonable conditions entering the last week of October. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Saturday, October 25, 2025 12:06 PM CDT

NWS Chicago Unofficial @nwschicago.bsky.social · 16h

Cool and cloudy conditions are expected today with a few light showers / sprinkles in the area. Seasonable temperatures then continue into the upcoming week. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Five Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Seasonable temperatures continue into the upcoming week. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Saturday, October 25, 2025 5:20 AM CDT.

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

This weekend will be largely rain-free with seasonably cool temperatures, though Sunday will be a tad warmer with a little more sunshine. Similar conditions will take us through the start of next week. #ilwx #inwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Expect mostly dry and seasonably cool conditions this weekend. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Friday, October 24, 2025 1:51 PM CDT

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

Mostly sunny today with highs in the 50s and overnight lows in the 30s to around 40, leading to another night of frost potential outside of Chicago. Otherwise seasonable temperatures are expected into next week with periodic low shower chances (30% or less). #ILwx #INwx

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

Primarily dry conditions prevail through the weekend although can’t rule out some sprinkles at times Sat/Sun. Chilly mornings can be expected, especially away from the city of Chicago and the northwest Indiana shore where frost and freeze conditions are expected. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Outlook. Sub Headline: A few more chilly nights before a slight warming trend into the weekend. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Thursday, October 23, 2025 4:18 AM CDT

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

Widespread frost and below freezing temperatures are expected across most of the area tonight. Another round of frost will then be possible in some locations Friday night into Saturday morning. Cover or bring plants indoors to protect them from the cold! #ILwx #INwx

Headline: Frost and Freezing Temperatures Tonight. Sub Headline: Another Round of Frost Possible Friday Night/Saturday Morning. What To Expect: Widespread Frost and Below Freezing Temperatures. What To Do: Take steps to protect tender plants from the cold by covering or bringing them indoors. Graphic Created: Thursday, October 23, 2025 2:46 PM CDT

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

Chilly temperatures tonight and again Friday night will lead to frost development in many areas. Otherwise, generally dry and seasonable conditions are expected over the next few days with a slight warming trend going into this weekend. #ILwx #INwx

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

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

[3:25 PM CDT 10/22] Seasonable temperatures and dry conditions are expected through the upcoming weekend. Chilly mornings can be expected, especially away from the city of Chicago and the northwest Indiana shore where frost and freeze conditions are expected. #ILwx #INwx

This is a four day forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Outlook Through The Weekend. Sub Headline: Multiple frosty mornings this week. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 3:00 PM CDT

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

[3:23 PM CDT 10/22] Chilly temps are expected tonight into Thu AM & again Thu night into Fri AM, especially away from #Chicago & northwest #INwx shore, where frost is possible tonight & likely Thu night into Fri AM. Bring inside or cover plants you'd like to protect. #ILwx

Headline: Chilly Mornings Ahead. Sub Headline: Frost Likely in Some Areas Tonight/Thursday AM; Widespread frost/freeze Thursday Night/Friday AM. What To Expect: Frost, locally freezing temperatures. Main Frost Threat Area Tonight/Thurs. AM Tonight: Blue-Shaded Area on Map (Illinois counties well west/northwest and also well south of Chicago); Thursday night: Most areas away from Chicago and the Indiana Lakeshore. What To Do: Take steps to protect tender plants from the cold by covering or bringing them indoors. Graphic Created: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 3:00 PM CDT

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

Frost is likely to develop in parts of northern and central IL tonight. A more widespread frost is then expected across much of the area Thursday night into Friday AM. Those with tender plants outside are encouraged to take precautions to protect them from the cold. #ILwx #INwx

Headline: Frosty Mornings Ahead. Sub Headline: Frost Likely in Some Areas Tonight/Thursday AM and in More Areas Thursday Night/Friday AM. What To Expect: Widespread Frost. Low Temps Tonight: 32-41°F; Low Temps Thursday Night: 30-43°F; Coldest temps away from Chicago and the Indiana shore. Tonight/Thursday Morning and Again Thursday Night/Friday Morning. Tonight: Blue-Shaded Area on Map; Thursday night: Most areas away from Chicago and the Indiana Lakeshore. What To Do: Take steps to protect tender plants from the cold by covering or bringing them indoors. Graphic Created: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:47 AM CDT

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

Mostly dry conditions with seasonable temperatures are expected through the weekend. Cool nights will lead to frosty mornings in many areas over the next couple of days. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Multiple frosty mornings this week. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Wednesday, October 22, 2025 4:47 AM CDT

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

Scattered showers will taper off during the evening with another cool and windy day in store tomorrow. Watch for the potential for frost or even freezing temperatures later this week! #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Seasonably Cool Into The Weekend. Sub Headline: Overnight and early morning frost/freeze potential this week. Chilly Wed. and Thu. Nights Areas of frost are expected Wednesday night into early Thursday, mainly outside of the Chicago metro area and away from the lakeshore. Widespread frost is likely outside of Chicago and the near suburbs Thursday night into early Friday. Freezing temperatures may be found across outlying areas. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 1:40 PM CDT

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

Conditions typical for late October are expected over the next few days, including a period of scattered showers today, blustery winds today into tomorrow, 30s to mid 40s AM low temperatures (with a potential for frost on some nights), and 50s to low 60s PM highs. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Blustery Today and Tomorrow. Sub Headline: Potential for morning frost mid-late week. Additional Details. Windy Today and Wednesday. Gusts as high as 40-45 mph today, mainly during the afternoon. Gusts to 30-35 mph on Wednesday. Wind Direction: From the west on both days Chilly Wed. and Thu. Nights At least patchy frost possible outside of the Chicago metro late Wednesday night. Areas of frost likely outside of Chicago and away from the lakeshore in Indiana late Thursday night. Widespread frost possible. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Tuesday, October 21, 2025 4:36 AM CDT

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

Cold front passage tonight, bringing with it a brief period of rain showers, & then a seasonably cool rest of the work week. Both Tuesday & Wednesday will be windy, w/Tue featuring the strongest winds. Isol'd to sct'd showers during daylight hours of Tuesday. #ILwx #INwx (1/2)

This is a four day forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Typical late October weather this week. Additional Details. Windy Tue-Wed. Gusts to 40-45 mph Tue. Gusts to 30-40 mph Wed. Wind Direction: From west both days Chilly Wed and Thu Nights. Patchy frost possible west of the Fox Valley late Wednesday night. Areas of frost outside of Chicago and away from the lakeshore in Indiana late Thursday night. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Monday, October 20, 2025 3:43 PM CDT

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

Dry, breezy, and milder conditions are expected today before a brief period of rain tonight. Many, but not all, will see additional showery periods Tuesday through Wednesday amidst continued breezy conditions and seasonable temperatures. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Four Day Outlook. Sub Headline: Periods of Breezy and Showery Conditions through Midweek. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Monday, October 20, 2025 5:12 AM CDT

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

Cooler temperatures tonight will lead to some frost development, mainly northwest of the Fox Valley. Temperatures will rebound tomorrow with highs in the 60s as winds stay breezy. Another cold front will usher in a seasonably cool air mass by the middle of the week. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Weather Outlook. Sub Headline: Periods of Breezy Conditions through Tuesday. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Sunday, October 19, 2025 1:49 PM CDT

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

Rain and cloud cover will taper from west to east today. After a cool day and night, temperatures will rebound tomorrow with highs in the 60s. Another cold front will usher in a seasonably cool air mass by the middle of the week. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Periods of Breezy Conditions through Tuesday. Sub Headline: Rain and Clouds will Taper from West to East Today. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Sunday, October 19, 2025 2:42 AM CDT

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

A special weather statement has been issued for Sandwich IL, Lake Holiday IL and Somonauk IL until 4:15 PM CDT

This graphic displays a special weather statement plotted on a map. The statement is in effect until 4:15 PM CDT. The statement includes Sandwich IL, Lake Holiday IL and Somonauk IL. SHOWERS WITH POTENTIAL FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS WILL IMPACT NORTHERN LA SALLE AND SOUTHEASTERN DE KALB COUNTIES THROUGH 415 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 40 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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

A special weather statement has been issued for Mendota IL, Lake Holiday IL and Earlville 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 Mendota IL, Lake Holiday IL and Earlville IL. SHOWERS WITH POTENTIAL FOR FUNNEL CLOUDS WILL IMPACT NORTHWESTERN LA SALLE COUNTY THROUGH 315 PM CDT. The threats associated with this storm are wind gusts up to 30 MPH and no hail is expected. Seek shelter in a sturdy structure until the storm passes.

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

A fall storm will move over the area tonight providing a soaking rain with embedded thunderstorms and gusty winds. The next system will move through Monday and Tuesday with another round of gusty winds. #ILwx #INwx

This is a multiday forecast graphic for northern Illinois and northwest Indiana. Headline: Two Fall Storms to Move through the Area. Sub Headline: Prepare for Periods of Gusty Winds and Rain. Series of Fall Storms to Move Through the Area. Fall Storm #1: Tonight and Sunday Morning Rain and embedded storms expand this evening and overnight. Soaking rainfall is expected, particularly SE of I-55 where locally heavy rainfall could lead to some instances of minor flooding. Gusty northwest winds (>35 mph) Sunday morning. Fall Storm #2: Monday and Tuesday A few showers, primarily Monday night. Gusty southwest winds (>30 mph) on Monday, followed by gusty northwest winds (>35 mph) on Tuesday. Visit weather.gov/Chicago for more forecast details for your location. Graphic Created: Saturday, October 18, 2025 1:47 PM CDT

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

Additional scattered showers and storms are expected to develop through this afternoon, mainly after 1-2 PM. A few of these storms could be strong to severe (level 1 of 5 severe threat), producing strong winds capable of downing tree limbs and hail to the size of quarters.

Headline: Next Round of Showers and Storms. Sub Headline: Graphic valid through 7:00 PM CDT 10/18/2025.
What To Expect: Scattered Showers and Storms. When: This Afternoon and Early Evening, with most storm developing occurring after 1-2 PM. The strongest storms (south and east of a Streator to Chicago line may produce: Lightning Strikes, Downpours leading to slowed driving, Strong Winds capable of downing tree limbs, and Hail up to the size of a quarter. What To Do: Move indoors if you hear thunder. Use caution when driving in heavy rain. Graphic Created: Saturday, October 18, 2025 10:30 AM CDT

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

Scattered showers and storms will move through the blue shaded area through about 10 AM this morning (taking longest to reach northwestern Indiana). The strongest storms will produce frequent lightning, downpours, gusty winds, and pea size hail. #ILwx #INwx

Headline: Scattered Showers and Storms this Morning. Sub Headline: Graphic valid through 9:00 AM CDT 10/18/2025. This graphic shows a map with a blue shaded area across northern Illinois and northwestern Indiana where thunderstorms are expected between now and 9 AM this morning. The main hazards with thunderstorms are listed as lightning strikes, downpours, gusty winds, and small hail. Graphic Created: Saturday, October 18, 2025 3:04 AM CDT

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

A pair of fall storms will move through the region through early next week. The first moves through today and tomorrow with periodic showers and thunderstorms and gusty winds. The next will move through Monday and Tuesday. Plenty of dry hours are still expected. #ILwx #INwx

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

Scattered showers and storms will move through the blue shaded area through about 9 AM this morning. The strongest storms will produce frequent lightning, downpours, gusty winds, and pea to penny size hail. #ILwx #INwx