Storms Possible Throughout The Week, Mild Temps For Illinois

The weather will be slightly more active this week, with almost every day featuring a limited lightning threat and a chance of storms. According to the National Weather Service, there will still be many hours of dry time, but rain and storms possible throughout the week.

Temperatures will be mild, with a high of 80 degrees on both Monday and Tuesday, and a high of 83 degrees on Wednesday and Thursday. According to the NWS, Friday will be the only day without a chance of rain and storms.

Storms are possible after 1 p.m. on Monday and Monday night. There is also a 40 percent chance of storms on Tuesday, followed by a 20 percent chance on Wednesday.

Thursday has a 30 percent chance of storms, while Friday will be mostly sunny with a high near 83 degrees, according to the NWS.

MONDAY: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT: A 20 percent chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 78. North northeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 a.m., then a slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 63. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

WEDNESDAY: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63.

THURSDAY: A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 81.

THURSDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 62.

FRIDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.

FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 66.