Illinois
Fire Risk, Dangerous Swimming For Chicago Area Caused By High Winds
ILLINOIS — Gusty winds will continue into Friday, before a weekend with temperatures in the 70s is expected, according to the National Weather Service.
Gusts up to 40 mph are possible through early afternoon on Friday. There is also a high swim risk along the Porter County shore in Indiana, and an elevated fire weather risk in Illinois, the weather service said.
Friday has a high of 80 degrees.
Heading into the weekend, there is small a chance of rain on Saturday, which will have a high of 76 degrees.
“…otherwise mostly dry conditions are forecast into next week, with temperatures in the 70s for inland areas,” the weather service said on its Facebook.
Sunday should be dry and mostly sunny, with a high of 79 degrees. There is an expected high of 73 on Monday and 77 on Tuesday.
Temperatures will start to increase after mid-week, with a high close to 90 expected by Thursday, according to the current forecast.