Elmhurst Weekend Weather: Air Quality Alert, Shine To Rain

ELMHURST, IL — The hot and sunny days closing out the second half of the week will potentially give way to some showers this weekend, according to the National Weather Service's forecast.

Friday's high temperature is expected to hit 93. Saturday, it'll still be hot, but with a 30 percent chance of showers. Chances of rain will increase throughout the night up to 40 percent and down to 30 percent on Sunday.

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert, warning that "Active children and adults especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor activity."

See the full text of the air quality alert here.

See your full weekend weather forecast via the National Weather Service here.

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 15 mph.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 91. South southeast wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 90.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 73.

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