80-Degree Weekend, Drier Weather But Storms Still Possible For IL

ILLINOIS — While the weekend won't be completely dry, you should still be able to get outdoors on Sunday while it's sunny. The chance for rain and storms begins Friday night, but severe weather is not expected. According to the National Weather Service, there is an elevated severe thunderstorm risk on Saturday.

A cold front approaching the area will bring the chance for strong to severe storms on Saturday afternoon, the NWS said. Hazards with the storms include damaging winds and large hail. Saturday will be warm with a high of 83 degrees, and dropping to 56 by Saturday night.

Sunday will be the nicest day of the weekend, with a high of 72 and clear skies. That dry weather will also continue into the start of the work week on Monday, the NWS said.

Here is a more detailed look at the weekend weather:

• FRIDAY NIGHT: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly between 1 a.m. and 4 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 62. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
• SATURDAY: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
• SATURDAY NIGHT: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53. North wind around 5 mph.
• SUNDAY: Sunny, with a high near 69. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
• SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 48.