Showers and storms Wednesday afternoon and evening will bring the start of a cold front that will have temperatures in the Chicago area "feeling like October" -- and it's not even fall yet.

Chicago experiences a cool day with mid-60s temperatures, shifting winds, and slight chances of sprinkles at night.

CHICAGO - Today is mostly sunny and highs will be around 70. The wind will be picking up tonight into Friday with gusts up to 30-35 mph. High waves are expected, especially in NW IN and SW MI. There is a chance for a few light showers tonight and into tomorrow. Highs will be in the mid to upper 60s with partly to mostly sunny skies.

Unseasonably cool temperatures will arrive this weekend, giving Chicagoans a sample of fall weather before the season even begins.

It's the final weekend of the summer to enjoy swimming at Chicago's outdoor pools and lakefront beaches, which will close after Labor Day on Monday.

Chicago will see highs in the mid-60s today, the coolest since May, with partly sunny skies and breezy conditions. A few sprinkles are possible overnight, and Friday will stay cool with gusty winds. The weekend looks pleasant with highs near 70, followed by a brief warmup next week.

Although the Chicago area has seen a fairly mild week, temperatures are expected to fall rapidly overnight Friday into Saturday.