Chicago-Area Weather: Cooler Temps And No Rain

For those looking for a respite from the heat and rain, this weekend could be it. The National Weather Service is calling for an extended period of rain-free weather, starting on Friday and continuing through early next week. The Chicago area should expected temperatures a bit below average for this time of year.

High temps between 71 and 79 degrees and partly cloudy skies are in the forecast for Friday while highs should reach between 74 and 79 on Saturday with mostly sunny skies. On Sunday, highs temps should be between 77 and 80 degrees with slightly cooler temps expected along the lake. Lake breezes will keep those temps along the lake slightly cooler than the rest of the area through Tuesday.

Here is a more detailed look at the forecast for the coming days from the National Weather Service:

• FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the upper 50s in the suburbs...but in the lower 60s downtown. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
• SATURDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
• SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s in the suburbs...but in the lower 60s downtown. North winds 5 to 10 mph in the evening shifting to the west after midnight.
• SUNDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s inland...but only in the mid 70s near the lake. North winds around 5 mph in the morning shifting to the east in the afternoon.
• SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Lows around 60 in the suburbs... But in the mid 60s downtown.
• MONDAY: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 70s.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows around 60 in the suburbs...but in the mid 60s downtown.

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