A warm Thursday will end cooler near the lake, with 70s inland and 50s-60s lakeside. Friday brings showers and storms, though severe weather is not expected.

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While the far southwestern suburbs hover around 80 degrees, Chicago's temperatures fall into the 50s by late afternoon.

Morning storms may disrupt commutes across Chicagoland, but skies clear later with mild temps and a dry weekend ahead.