Clear Skies and Temps in the 80s for Start of the Week, Thunderstorms Later in the Week

The start of the work week should include some pleasant weather.

Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-80s are in the forecast for the Chicago area with temps again expected to hang out in the 80s on Tuesday before tipping into the 90s for Wednesday and Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.

The start of the week should also be clear from storms but showers and thunderstorms are possible on Thursday and Friday.

Here is a more detailed look at the forecast for the Chicago-area:

• Tonight: Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 60s in the suburbs... But in the upper 60s downtown. Northeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Monday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 80s. East winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Monday Night: Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 60s. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the upper 80s inland...but only in the mid 80s near the lake. South winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy in the evening then clearing. Lows in the lower 70s. South winds around 5 mph.
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny. Highs around 90 inland...but only in the lower 80s near the lake.
• Wednesday Night: Partly cloudy. Lows in the lower 70s.
• Thursday: Partly cloudy. Highs around 90.
• Thursday Night: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 70s.
• Friday: Mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 80s.
• Friday Night: Partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the upper 60s.
• Saturday Through Sunday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the lower 80s. Lows in the upper 60s.

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