Rainy Week Ahead in Illiana

The National Weather Service forecasts this week suggest you keep an umbrella handy. Showers and thunderstorms are likely through Friday.

Today’s morning weather word brings the first chance for thunderstorms Re-developing t-storms are likely during the afternoon. The high temperature is expected at 67 degrees.

Tuesday’s weather-word won’t be much different. Forecasters expect a high temperature of 61 with showers likely.

Temperatures could reach the low-70s on Wednesday, but forecasters predict a 70 to 80 percent chance of thunderstorms during the day and at night.

Thursday brings a cool off period, but it is not expected to dry out. The National Weather Service expects high temperatures in the low-60s with showers likely.

Friday will bring much cooler temperature readings. The National Weather Service expects a high of 47 degrees with a chance of rain and snow. The overnight low is expected to drop near freezing.

The sun is expected to make a return on Saturday and Sunday. Afternoon temperatures could reach the mid- to high-50s with overnight lows in the 30s.

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