Summer Sun Gives Way to Days of Rain and Thunder

Sunny skies and summer-like warmth will continue Monday and Tuesday, but a chance of rain and thunderstorms lands on us Tuesday evening. Thunder and rain are expected to stick with us through the remainder of the week, according to the National Weather Service. Humidity will begin increasing midweek, too.

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Your Next 5 Days

• Monday: Sunny. Highs around 80 inland, but only in the mid 70s near the lake. South winds 5 to 10 mph. Clear at night. Lows in the upper 50s. South winds 10 to 15 mph.
• Tuesday: Partly sunny with a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 80s. Southwest winds 10 to 15 mph. Mostly cloudy at night with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 5 to 10 mph.
• Wednesday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the mid 70s inland ... but only in the upper 60s near the lake. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. Wednesday night, mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
• Thursday: Partly sunny with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs around 80. At night, mostly cloudy with a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s.
• Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs in the upper 70s. Chance of precipitation 60 percent. In the evening, mostly cloudy with a 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Lows in the mid 60s. Highs in the upper 70s.

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Summer Weather Forecast » Heat and Drought for Illinois

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