Weather radar [LIVE RADAR] is clear, and some scattered, light clouds in northern Illinois. Decreasing clouds are expected today. Much of the Midwest is clear. Heat starts today with the hottest day expected to be Tuesday. An Upper Level Ridge or High Pressure area is affecting our area.
Southwest winds will be a little breezier than the past few days. Some gusts are expected 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. this afternoon, and much of the day tomorrow.
TODAY Sunrise: 6:11 AM Sunset: 7:36 PM
Sunny, with a high near 90. Southwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 70. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.
Monday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 73. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tuesday
Mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 95. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph increasing to 10 to 15 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night
A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 1am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 74.
Wednesday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Wednesday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 68.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 87.
Thursday Night
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly cloudy, with a low around 68.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83.
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