Heavy rain no longer expected during Saturday's Air & Water Show performances
A system that was forecast to bring heavy rain to Chicago on Saturday is mainly missing the area, according to ABC7 AccuWeather Meteorologist Jaisol Martinez.
There was rain south of Interstate 80 on the radar around 5 a.m., and more light to moderate rain is expected throughout Saturday morning, mainly south, Martinez said.
Patchy drizzle could pop up anywhere around the Chicago area in the morning hours, and an isolated downpour cannot be ruled out on Saturday afternoon.
On Friday, the low ceilings cut some Chicago Air and Water Show practices short. The U.S. Army Golden Knights were forced to scrap their jump with ABC7 AccuWeather Meteorologist Greg Dutra.
People gathered to watch the groups do practice runs ahead of Saturday. This year's show will feature the return of the thunderbirds, which organizers say they can adjust their show based on the weather.
However, Tuesday's storms led to the cancellation of next weekend's Gary Air Show. The organizers say the need for first responders to assist in the cleanup is more important than the show happening this year. They hope to be back next summer.
Back in Chicago, Saturday's show is expected to get started at 10:30 a.m.
Saturday is expected to remain humid with highs in the low 80s in the city.
Both shows this weekend run until 3 p.m., stretching along the lakefront beginning at Fullerton Avenue to Oak Street.
North Avenue Beach serves as the center of the show, which draws more than 1 million people every year. The event is free to the public.
