'Unsettled' Stormy Weather Expected Throughout Week For Chicago Area

ILLINOIS — An "unsettled weather pattern" is expected across the Chicago area this week, including two days of possibly severe weather, the National Weather Service said.

The week will start off with a warm and dry Monday, with a high of 89 degrees. There is no threat of rain or storms during the day on Monday, but there is a small chance of storms late Monday night into Tuesday, the weather service said.

Temperatures will remain in the 80s all week, with a high of 88 on Tuesday, 82 on Wednesday, 84 on Thursday and 84 on Friday.

There is a threat for severe storms on Tuesday afternoon, and on Wednesday, the weather service said. Threats include wind gusts and very heavy rain.

Rain could result in some flash flooding, especially with storms on Wednesday, the weather service said.

Storms are possible between 2 and 7 p.m. on Tuesday, and during the daytime on Wednesday. The weather service said uncertainty still remains with storms, so stay up-to-date on weather forecasts.

There is also a slight chance of storms on Thursday and Friday. According to the weather service, there will still be lots of dry time between the chances of periodic storms.