Highs in the 70s in Chicago with storm chances Monday night
CHICAGO (CBS)-- Another warm day in Chicago is ahead with rain on the way.
Monday's high temperatures will be in the 70s with gusty winds. The record high of 73 degrees on March 4 was set in 1983, and it's likely the Chicago area will tie or break the record.
According to the National Weather Service, wind gusts could reach 20 to 35 miles per hour by the afternoon as storms develop in the area.
Storm chances increase late in the day. Most of the day stays dry, but as a cold front approaches the area, showers and storms develop.
There may be a few stronger storms late in the evening that bring gusty wind and small hail. Showers wrap up overnight tonight as temperatures fall.
Cooler weather is expected tomorrow in the 40s. It'll stay on the cooler side for the rest of the week in the 40s and 50s. Coolest temperatures near the lake in the 40s.
The next chance for rain arrives late in the week on Friday. Shower chances linger into the weekend with highs in the 40s.