Showers, Thunderstorms — Some Severe — Possible for Chicago Area

After a gorgeous Easter weekend, the work week will start out dry and mild for the Chicago area but showers and thunderstorms are possible by mid-week.

On Monday, Chicago-area residents should expect partly sunny skies and high temps between 68 and 73 degrees inland and highs between 61 and 66 along the Lake Michigan, according to the National Weather Service. On Tuesday, high temps will be between 63 and 74 degrees during the day before a more active weather pattern returns on Tuesday evening.

That active weather pattern will bring the a periodic potential for rain showers through Saturday. Thunderstorms are also possible at times Tuesday evening and through mid-day Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

Depending on the timing, track and strength of a low pressure system Wednesday into Thursday, there may be a threat for strong to severe thunderstorms for portions of the area, the National Weather Service reports.

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

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 40s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY: Mostly sunny. Highs around 70 inland...but only in the lower 60s near the lake. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph in the morning becoming northeast late in the afternoon.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear. Lows in the mid 40s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY: Mostly sunny in the morning then becoming partly cloudy. Highs around 70. South winds 10 to 20 mph. Gusts up to 30 mph in the afternoon.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the lower 50s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

WEDNESDAY: Cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers. Highs in the lower 60s. Then temperatures falling into the mid 50s by evening.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers. Highs in the upper 50s inland...but only in the mid 50s near the lake. Then temperatures falling into the lower 50s by evening. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.

THURSDAY NIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.

SATURDAY AND SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers. Highs in the mid 50s. Lows in the lower 40s.

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