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Chicago warms into upper 70s with hazy skies and late-week storm chance

Weekend sunshine will precede a significant temperature jump into the 80s early next week

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Overview

  • Friday highs climb into the upper 70s to around 80°F under a milky-white haze of drifting smoke
  • A chance of showers and thunderstorms between 6 PM and midnight may bring isolated small hail or gusty winds
  • Smoke concentrations could drop to ground level on Saturday and irritate those with respiratory issues
  • Sunny conditions are expected over the weekend with highs in the low 70s on Saturday and upper 70s on Sunday
  • Temperatures are forecast to surge into the 80s by Monday with the next chance of storms late Tuesday night into Wednesday