Chicago braced for soaking rain and repeated downpours during Lollapalooza weekend

Forecasts warn of Friday afternoon showers and embedded thunderstorms moving into Chicago, with repeated downpours through Friday night and into Saturday morning. Expect heavy rain at times, potential localized flooding, and muddy conditions at Grant Park for Lollapalooza; most areas should receive 1–2 inches of rain, with higher totals possible. Large waves and dangerous currents are also forecast at southern Lake Michigan beaches through Monday morning. Drier, sunnier conditions are expected by Sunday afternoon.