Sunshine and 70s Before Storms Hit by Mid-Week for Chicago Area

Sunny skies and warm temperatures are expected as the work week kicks off for the Chicago area. But by mid-week, area residents could see showers and thunderstorms enter the picture.

On Monday and Tuesday, portions of the Chicago area can expect high temps reaching into the mid-70s. The chance for showers and thunderstorms should increase over the area Tuesday night into Wednesday as a cold front approaches and eventually moves through the area, according to the National Weather Service.

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There is also a chance for thunderstorms on Friday and Saturday, according to the National Weather Service.

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

• Sunday Night: Clear. Lows around 40. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Monday: Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s inland...but only in the lower 60s near the lake. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Monday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 50s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms after midnight. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 30 percent.
• Wednesday: Cloudy. Chance of showers and thunderstorms in the morning, then showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
• Wednesday Night: Cloudy. Showers likely in the evening, then a chance of showers after midnight. Lows in the mid 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy. Highs in the mid 50s.
• Thursday Night And Friday: Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 40s. Highs in the upper 50s.
• Friday Night: Mostly cloudy. Chance of showers in the evening, then showers likely after midnight. Lows in the upper 40s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent.

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