Friday Storms Clear The Way For Pleasant Weekend: Chicago Weather

After storms leave the area on Friday, the weekend should see some dry and pleasant weather. According to the National Weather Service, scattered thunderstorms are likely Friday. The very moist air mass in place and expected slow movement of storms could cause heavy rainfall totals in isolated areas.

Friday night has an elevated thunderstorm risk, limited flooding risk and possibly damaging winds. Saturday and Sunday will both have highs in the mid-80s and you shouldn't see any rain after storms move out of the area Friday night, according to the NWS.

Here is a more detailed look at the weekend weather:

• FRIDAY NIGHT: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8 p.m. Patchy fog after 3 a.m. Otherwise, partly cloudy, with a low around 68. North northeast wind around 5 mph.
• SATURDAY: Patchy fog before 7 a.m. Otherwise, mostly sunny, with a high near 85. North wind 5 to 10 mph.
• SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 85. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming east southeast in the afternoon.
• SUNDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.