Storms Possible Before Warm, Dry Weekend: Illinois Weather

ILLINOIS — Some isolated thunderstorms are possible Friday evening before a warm, summery weekend for Illinois, with highs in the 80s on both Saturday and Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, it will be dry both days, although there could be gusts up to 20 mph on Saturday.

There is also a limited thunderstorm risk through Friday evening. The weather service said an isolated strong thunderstorm or two is possible through mid-evening. These storms could produce hail and strong winds, and the highest risk period is 3 to 9 p.m.

Here is the more detailed look at the weather for this weekend, with a forecast from the National Weather Service:

FRIDAY NIGHT: A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 p.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 64. West wind 5 to 10 mph becoming north in the evening.

SATURDAY: Sunny, with a high near 79. East northeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

SATURDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

SUNDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 80. East southeast wind 5 to 10 mph.

SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 62.