Warm Up, Dry Week Ahead: Chicago Weather

After several days of rain and cooler temperatures, the work week looks dry and warmer temperatures are forecasted. According to the NWS, temperatures will start to warm starting Monday, which has a high of 75 degrees. Flooding could continue on portions of the Pecatonica, Rock and Fox rivers, as waters recede after several days of rain.

Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday should all be sunny and dry and temps will creep back into the 80s. Tuesday has a high of 80 degrees, while both Wednesday and Thursday have a high of 82, according to the NWS.

Friday will be much of the same, with clear skies and a high of 83.

Here is a more detailed look at this week:

• MONDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. North wind around 10 mph.
• MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 56. North northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.
• TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 77. South southwest wind around 5 mph.
• TUESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 57.
• WEDNESDAY: Sunny, with a high near 79.
• WEDNESDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 59.
• THURSDAY: Sunny, with a high near 82.
• THURSDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.
• FRIDAY: Sunny, with a high near 83.
• FRIDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 63.