Showers and Storms as We Go Back to Work

We have a short work week ahead of us (for many, that probably means cramming five days of work into four days). We will continue to see warm temps but also stormy skies. On Tuesday, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms will sweep into the metro area

The National Weather Service says areas west of I-55 and and northwest Illinois will be focal points. Wednesday, the entire Chicago area will get hit, according to the forecast, and the storms could be severe. Thursday and Friday will be clear.

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• Tuesday: Partly sunny. A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the mid 80s inland but only in the 70s near the lake. Southeast winds 5 to 10 mph. At night, partly cloudy with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Southeast winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 70s. South winds 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation 70 percent. At night, partly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the evening then clear after midnight. Lows around 60. West winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Thursday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s inland but only around 70 near the lake. Mostly clear. Lows in the upper 50s.
• Friday: Partly cloudy. Highs in the mid 70s inland but only in the upper 60s near the lake. Lows in the upper 50s.

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