Severe Storms Possible As Cold Front Moves Into Chicago Area: Here's When It Will Hit | Across Illinois – Patch

Severe Storms Possible As Cold Front Moves Into Chicago Area: Here’s When It Will Hit | Across Illinois  Patch

Some storms could be strong to severe, NWS said. Weather this week looks "dry and seasonable," but there is a chance of storms mid-week, according to the National Weather Service. Monday and Tuesday will both be dry and sunny, with a high of 79 on Monday and a high of 80 on Tuesday. The weather service said a cold front will bring a chance of storms on Wednesday, and some could be strong to severe on Wednesday afternoon and evening. Mild conditions will continue after Wednesday, and dry and sunny skies are expected on Thursday and Friday. According to the current forecast, Thursday and Friday's high will both be 82 degrees.

Here is a more detailed look at the weather this week, per the weather service: MONDAY: Sunny, with a high near 78. Northwest wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 10 mph. MONDAY NIGHT: Mostly clear, with a low around 57. Northeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. TUESDAY: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79. Calm wind becoming south southwest around 5 mph in the morning. TUESDAY NIGHT: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. South wind around 5 mph. WEDNESDAY: A slight chance of showers, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 10 a.m. Partly sunny, with a high near 82.