The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for DuPage County Monday afternoon. The warning expired at 4:15 p.m.
Rain showers and thunderstorms that hit the Chicago area Monday could continue throughout the late afternoon to impact the evening commute.
Earlier in the day, the National Weather Service issued a Special Weather Statement for Lake, McHenry, Cook and Kane counties after a thunderstorm was spotted over Wadsworth or Beach Park. The statement expired at 3 p.m.
Heavy rain, hail half an inch in diameter and winds in excess of 40 mph are possible with the storm.
The next few days will likely remain rain- and thunderstorm-free, and dry air will replace the muggy conditions that marked the start of the week.
The next chance for thunderstorms will arrive Thursday.
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Temperatures will stay in the 80s all week and are expected to reach the high 80s and low 90s by the weekend.
