'Hot And Humid' Conditions To Settle In This Weekend: IL Weather

ILLINOIS — After a stretch of mostly pleasant summer weather during the mid-point of August, hot and humid conditions are scheduled to move into the area this weekend and could extend into the beginning of next week.

The National Weather Service forecasts that after a pleasant start to the weekend Friday and Saturday, temperatures and the humidity will crank up in intensity beginning on Sunday. Temperatures are forecasted to remain in the low-to-mid 80s on Saturday before more intense heat moves into the region on Sunday.

Forecasters are calling for temperatures to push to the lower 90s on Sunday with cooler temperatures moving into the northeast part of Illinois on Sunday night. Highs could reach 93 degrees before things settle a bit to start the week, the weather service said.

The hottest conditions on Monday will likely stay south of I-80, where temperatures could reach the low 90s on Monday. But the brief respite, which includes cooler temperatures near the Lake Michigan shoreline, will only last a short time between temperatures range between 89 and 94 on Tuesday, forecasters predict.

Humidity levels are forecasted to be between 62 and 65 percent during the early week stretch and forecasters say the warmer temperatures may extend into the latter part of next week. The next chance of rain is scheduled for Aug. 25 when forecasters are calling for scattered showers and thunderstorms.