Stormy Weather, Cool Down Ahead For Illinois

The rain and chance of storms will return to the area this week, as there are chances for storms on Monday, Thursday and Friday this week. According to the National Weather Service, Monday will be the hottest day this week, with a high of 87 degrees. There's also a chance of storms during the day Monday, most likely south of I-80.

Tuesday and Wednesday will be slightly cooler, and the highs for both days are around 80 degrees. Both days should remain dry, although dangerous swimming is expected on Lake Michigan beaches on Tuesday, according to the NWS.

A chance of storms returns on Thursday, most likely in the afternoon or evening. Thursday has a high of 83 degrees, while Friday has a high of 80 degrees. A chance of storms could also stick around on Friday and Friday night.

Here's a look at this week's weather:

MONDAY: A 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 95. West wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 65. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY: Sunny, with a high near 81. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 61.

WEDNESDAY: Sunny, with a high near 80.

WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 61.

THURSDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1 p.m. Mostly sunny, with a high near 82.

THURSDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 66.

FRIDAY: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 80.

FRIDAY NIGHT: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 65.