A severe storm alert was issued for LaSalle County, with the possibility of storms Saturday evening in the Chicago area.
According to the National Weather Service, a severe storm alert was issued at 4:10 p.m., and it was expected to remain in effect until midnight on Saturday.
Meteorologists on the NBC 5 storm team warn that some storms could be severe with possible gusts of wind and hail. The chances of storms increase as a cold front sets in around 7 p.m.
Sunday comes a bit of cooling with highs around 80 degrees, accompanied by sunny skies, as predicted by the latest forecast models.
The cooler air is likely to stay to start the work week on Monday, with highs in the upper 70s amid mostly sunny skies. The rest of the week should remain sunny with temperatures in the 80s, although on Thursday it could reach 90s.
The next chance of rain arrives Friday before another sunny, summery weekend.