On the heels of a turbulent weather week that saw dangerous heat and strong thunderstorms, another day of typical summer temperatures is on deck for the Chicago area.
Plenty of sunshine is visible to start the day, with some morning cloud cover expected to dissipate as the day goes on, with temperatures in the low-to-mid 70s in the mid-morning hours.
Temperatures are expected to steadily rise throughout the day, with the mercury likely hitting the mid-to-high 80s by the late afternoon hours, though cooler temperatures are expected near Lake Michigan.
Differing from the more intense heat from last weekend, those outdoors on Saturday aren’t likely to feel much of a breeze, with winds from the east at five to 10 miles per hour forecasted.
The searing heat returns with a vengeance on Sunday, as highs are expected to reach the low 90s, with the possibility of scattered thunderstorms arriving to the area by the mid-to-late afternoon.
More widespread precipitation is anticipated on Monday, with showers early in the day expected to transition into thunderstorms, with high temperatures in the mid 80s.
From there, relatively seasonal conditions are expected for a good chunk of next week, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-to-upper 80s through the middle of the upcoming week.