Chicago Area Weather: Beautiful Weekend, Dangerous Swimming Conditions

CHICAGO, IL — Beautiful weather is expected through the weekend, including temperatures in the upper 70s on Saturday and the low 80s on Sunday. According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, there will be low humidity and breezy onshore winds Saturday, and light winds on Sunday.

Beautiful weather expected through the weekend. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/vpnHK0JvEt
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 27, 2017

Despite nice weather, there are dangerous swimming conditions on the shores of Lake Michigan expected through Saturday. According to the NWS, life threatening waves and currents are expected. If you are visiting southern Lake Michigan beaches through Saturday, you should stay out of the water.

Sunshine & pleasant summer weather on tap for today through early next week. Lake breeze will provide slight lake cooling through Monday. pic.twitter.com/ehiHykYnZ6
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 28, 2017

Here's a more detailed look at the forecast:

• Friday Night: Clear, with a low around 62. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
• Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
• Saturday Night: Clear, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
• Sunday: Sunny, with a high near 83. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
• Sunday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 65.
• Monday: Sunny, with a high near 86.