Rainy Friday to kick off brilliant weekend in Chicago

Morning forecast for Chicagoland on July 8th

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.

CHICAGO - While there has been precious little in the way of rainfall overnight, showers remain likely over parts of Chicagoland through the day today with a bias for heavier rainfall south.

Highs today will be in the upper 70s with ample humidity.  

Tonight it will dry out with a nice drop in humidity. 

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The weekend looks terrific. Sunshine both days. Eighty degrees tomorrow with mid 80s Sunday. 

Monday looks hot and more humid. Could tag 90 degrees. 

Showers and storms accompany a front that evening ahead of a downturn in temps for the rest of the week.