7:00 AM | Still somewhat unsettled, but mainly rain-free and tomorrow will bring a taste of summer as temperatures climb into the 80's

6-Day Forecast

Today

Low clouds and patchy fog early this morning; otherwise, mostly cloudy skies for today, a bit milder, while much of the time will be rain-free there can be an occasional shower and possibly a thunderstorm; especially, during the afternoon hours, highs in the mid 70’s

Tonight

Cloudy, mild, still a chance for showers and thunderstorms primarily before midnight, lows in the mid-to-upper 50’s

Friday

Partly sunny, breezy, very warm, a few afternoon showers and thunderstorms likely, low-to-mid 80's

Friday Night

Cloudy, mild, showers and thunderstorms likely and some of the rain can be heavy at times, upper 50’s

Saturday

Mostly cloudy, mild, chance for more showers and thunderstorms, mid 70’s

Sunday

Partly sunny, cooler, chance for a shower, upper 60’s

Monday

Mostly sunny, breezy, chilly, low 60’s

Tuesday

Mostly sunny, still cool, mid-to-upper 60’s

Discussion

Milder air will edge its way into the region today and then temperatures will climb into the 80's on Friday for a brief taste of summer. While much of the time will be rain-free today and tomorrow, more showers and possible thunderstorms are likely as the unsettled weather pattern continues thanks to a large and slow-moving upper atmospheric low pressure system. A strong cold front will slide eastward this weekend and it will continue the threat for showers and thunderstorms on Saturday. Once this front sweeps off the east coast late in the weekend, dry, but chilly weather will take over for a couple of days. In fact, low temperatures on Monday and Tuesday mornings in the northern and western suburbs could actually be cold enough for some potential damage to outdoor plants. It'll turn noticeably milder again by the middle of next week.

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