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Sunshine Fades: Rain and Storms Arrive Tuesday
19 Aug
Summary
- Sunshine and low humidity end Monday, with clear skies expected.
- Tuesday brings a chance of storms, with isolated severe activity possible.
- Comfortable weather returns mid-week before scattered showers arrive Friday.
Monday is expected to be a beautiful day with abundant sunshine and low humidity. Skies will be mostly clear to partly cloudy overnight, with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 60s, and some outlying areas possibly reaching the upper 50s.
The weather pattern shifts on Tuesday, introducing a chance for rain and storms, especially during the afternoon and evening hours. The Storm Prediction Center has designated Chicagoland as being under a Level 1 Marginal Risk for severe weather. The primary threats from any developing storms include heavy rainfall and isolated instances of damaging wind gusts.
Looking ahead, Wednesday and Thursday are forecasted to bring back pleasant conditions. Residents can expect partly cloudy skies with high temperatures in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. This reprieve is temporary, as scattered shower chances reappear on Friday, with highs reaching the lower 80s.
Weekend forecasts suggest a possibility of lingering showers into Saturday, but the majority of the weekend is expected to remain mainly dry. High temperatures throughout the weekend are anticipated to be in the upper 70s to low 80s.
