CHICAGO — Temperatures could eclipse 80 degrees this week before a line of storms ushers in the return of mild conditions, according to the National Weather Service.
Chicago could see a high temperature of 83 degrees Monday and a high of 80 degrees Tuesday, but both days are likely to see significant rain.
A strong storm system will move into Northern Illinois Monday night. It is expected to weaken as it moves east, but Chicago could still see severe storms late Monday or early Tuesday, according to the weather service.
Wind gusts could reach as high as 40 mph during Monday and Tuesday’s storms.
Temperatures will dip following the storms, with a forecast high of 67 degrees on Wednesday and 71 Thursday, the weather service’s forecast states.
Tuesday could see a low of 41 degrees while Wednesday could see a low temperature in the mid-40s.
Wednesday and Thursday could see rain, too. There’s a 40 percent chance of showers Wednesday, while showers are likely during the day Thursday.
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