Thunderstorms Possible, Temps Soar To 75 Degrees In IL

Before the work week begins, some thunderstorms are expected Sunday afternoon and evening. The National Weather Service said there is a limited thunderstorm risk as well as a limited hail and limited damaging wind risk. Scattered thunderstorms are expected to develop mid-afternoon, especially south of I-88. A few of these storms may be severe.

After possible storms on Sunday, unseasonably mild temperatures are expected on Monday and Tuesday. Monday could be the warmest day in 2019 so far, and a high of 75 degrees is expected. Tuesday will be slightly cooler, but a high of 65 is still in the forecast.

After the two warm days to start the week, temperatures will drop to the 50s on Wednesday, and rain is possible. Thursday will be warmer again with a high of 68, but thunderstorms and rain are also possible, according to the NWS.

To close out the week, temps will drop down again to 50 on Friday, and there's also a slight chance of showers.

Here's a look at your weather this week:

• MONDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 47. South southwest wind around 10 mph becoming north after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
• TUESDAY: Sunny, with a high near 61. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: A 20 percent chance of rain after 2 a.m. Partly cloudy, with a low around 37.
• WEDNESDAY: A 50 percent chance of rain, mainly after 8 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 48.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: A chance of rain before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2 a.m. Cloudy, with a low around 41. Breezy.
• THURSDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 p.m. Cloudy, with a high near 65.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: Showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm before 8 p.m., then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8 p.m. and 2 a.m., then a slight chance of showers after 2 a.m. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42.
• FRIDAY: A slight chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 50.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: A slight chance of showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 34.