Storms Throughout The Week, Temps In The 90s: Chicago Weather

Hot and humid weather will start off the work week, as well as chances of storms. Tuesday and Wednesday will both be hot, with heat index values as high as 96 degrees on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. There is also a limited lightning threat on both Tuesday and Wednesday, as well as a limited excessive heat threat.

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Wednesday will be slightly cooler than Tuesday, with highs near 87 degrees. According to the NWS, the temps will cool down Thursday, but the storms will stick around. Thursday features a chance of storms in the afternoon, and temps will be around 74 degrees.

Friday also has a chance of rain and storms, but will stay cool at around 72 degrees.

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

• MONDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 10 p.m., then a slight chance of showers between 10 p.m. and 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. Southeast wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
• TUESDAY: A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 96. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 72. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
• WEDNESDAY: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 p.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 1 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• THURSDAY: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 1 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 64.
• FRIDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Cloudy, with a low around 63.