Hot Weather For 1st Full Week Of Fall In IL, Temps In 80s

ILLINOIS — Temperatures will warm back up to the 80s this week, as dry and sunny weather is expected all week, according to the National Weather Service. Monday has a high of 88 degrees, before a lake-enhanced cold front provides a sharp afternoon cooldown near the lake, the weather service said.

The cooldown will bring high waves and a high swim risk for Lake Michigan beaches through Tuesday morning, according to the weather service.

Waves of 4 to 6 feet are possible, as well as life-threatening currents, the weather service said.

Temperatures will be coolest near the lake on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday, but highs for each day are all above 80 degrees. Tuesday has a high of 83, Wednesday a high of 87, and Thursday a high of 83 degrees, according to the weather service.

Friday looks to be the coolest day of the week, with a high of 79 degrees. There is also a chance of showers late Friday night into Saturday, according to the weather service.