Dry Start To Week Before Rain, Storms Return Again To IL

ILLINOIS — After some rain this weekend, the start of the week looks like it will be dry. A chance of storms and showers returns on Tuesday night and rain sticks around for the rest of the week, the National Weather Service said.

Monday and most of Tuesday will be dry for most of the area. The NWS said Monday has a high of 77 degrees, while Tuesday will be even warmer with a high of 81 degrees.

The chane for rain begins late Tuesday night after 1 a.m. Wednesday will have a high of 77 degrees, and there's a 50 percent chance of rain and storms during the day, according to the NWS. There could be heavy rainfall in the region on Wednesday. There could be another inch of rain for part of the area.

Thursday has a high of 75, and Friday will be warmer with a high of 81 degrees. Both days have a chance of rain and thunderstorms.

Here is a more detailed look at the weather this week:

• MONDAY: Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Northeast wind around 5 mph.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
• TUESDAY: Partly sunny, with a high near 78. Calm wind.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: A 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 61.
• WEDNESDAY: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 75.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 59.
• THURSDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 75.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 58.
• FRIDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 64.