Chicago-Area Weather: Temps in 70s, 80s; Dangerous Swim Conditions at Lake Michigan Beaches

Mostly sunny skies and temps ranging from the mid-60s to the lower-80s are in the forecast this week for the Chicago area. But for those hoping to check out a beach along Lake Michigan, you may want to wait until later in the week. Dangerous swim conditions are expected Monday morning through Tuesday evening, according to a beach hazards statement issued by the National Weather Service.

Forecasted wave heights of five to eight feet are expected along Lake Michigan in Lake and Cook counties on Monday afternoon. Strong rip currents could create powerful channels of water flowing quickly away from the shore, according to the National Weather Service. Those rip currents could sweep people into deeper water.

"Life-threatening waves and currents are expected at the beaches," according to the beach hazards statement. "People visiting the beaches should stay out of the water."

The rain is expected to stay away this week. High temps will range from the mid-60s along the lakeshore to the 80s inland on Monday. High temps in the mid-60s along Lake Michigan and in the 70s inland are expected for Tuesday through Thursday.

Here is more detailed look at the weather forecast for the coming week:

• SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy late in the afternoon then clearing. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms late in the afternoon. Lows in the lower 60s. Northwest winds 10 to 15 mph.
• MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s inland...but only in the mid 60s near the lake. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Near the lake, gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Clear. Lows in the lower 50s. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Near the lake, gusts up to 30 mph in the evening.
• TUESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s inland...but only in the mid 60s near the lake. North winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 10 to 15 mph.
• WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s inland...but only in the mid 60s near the lake.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 50s.
• THURSDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s inland...but only in the lower 70s near the lake. Lows in the mid 50s.
• FRIDAY: Mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s.

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