Showers Possible Friday Before Hot Weather Returns To Illinois

ILLINOIS — Dry, sunny weather is expected all weekend for the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service.

A few showers are possible Friday afternoon, but most locations will remain dry, the weather service said. Saturday will be sunny with a high of 85, and Sunday will have a high of 86.

Accuweather also calls for sunny weather this weekend, and said Saturday will be a "great day to be outside."

After the pleasant weekend weather, the next storm chances will be on Monday ahead of a cold front, the weather service said. Monday will be slightly warmer with a high of 88 degrees.

Tuesday will be dry again, with a high of 87, according to the weather service.

Above average temps may also be possible next week. The weather service said that temperatures from Wednesday through Sunday will be above average, with a few days with highs into the 90s.