Cooler Temps, Rainy Start To The Week In IL

ILLINOIS — After several weeks, it seems the dry spell for the Chicago area has ended. Temperatures will also be cooler than the last several weeks, with highs in the 70s for most of the area.

According to the National Service, there will be a contrast in temperatures on both Tuesday and Wednesday, depending on where you live. Temps will range in the 60s for communities north of I-88 on both Tuesday and Wednesday, while temps will be in the low 80s for towns south of I-80.

After Wednesday, the weather service said temperatures will be in the 70s on Thursday and Friday.

Rain will also stick around the area, as there are chances of rain on Tuesday, Tuesday night, and Wednesday. There is also a slight chance of showers and storms on Friday night, the weather service said.

Here is a more detailed look at the weather for this week, with a forecast from the National Weather Service:

TUESDAY: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a high near 67. North northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY: A 20 percent chance of showers before 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59. North northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

THURSDAY: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68. Northeast wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56.

FRIDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 70.

FRIDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.