Pleasant Week Ahead, Chance Of Storms Later In Week For Illinois

It looks like another pleasant week ahead for the Chicago area, with temperatures staying in the 70s or upper 60s all week. There is a chance of rain or storms a couple of days throughout the week, especially on Wednesday.

According to the National Weather Service, Monday and Tuesday will both be in the 70s, with a high of 72 on Monday and a high of 76 on Tuesday. Both days will be sunny, but the rain and thunderstorms will roll into the area Wednesday.

Wednesday still has a high of 76, but showers and thunderstorms are likely after 1 p.m. Storms are also likely Wednesday evening before 1 a.m., according to the NWS.

A slight chance of rain is possible Thursday morning, but the rest of the day should be dry and near 76 degrees. The chance of rain and storms returns on Friday, which will be slightly cooler with a high near 68, according to the NWS.

Here is a look at your forecast for the week ahead:

• MONDAY: Sunny, with a high near 68. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Clear, with a low around 45. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight.
• TUESDAY: Sunny, with a high near 73. South wind around 5 mph.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 52.
• WEDNESDAY: A slight chance of showers, then showers and thunderstorms likely after 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 57.
• THURSDAY: A slight chance of showers before 1 p.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 71.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 49.
• FRIDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 68.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 52.