Chicago weather: Weekend outlook, gusty winds will lead to dangerous swimming conditions

Chicagoans, be prepared for some weather changes this weekend.

Here's what you can expect:

Friday Evening and Night:

• There's a chance for storms, mainly in areas near and south of I-80.
• While severe storms are not anticipated for our region, it's still wise to stay weather-aware.
• After any evening storms pass, skies will become partly cloudy with overnight lows in the upper 60s.

Saturday:

• Saturday brings decreasing cloud cover but also gusty north-northeast winds.
• These gusty winds will lead to high waves on Lake Michigan, causing potentially dangerous swimming conditions.
• A Beach Hazards Statement has been issued in anticipation of this, so please exercise caution if you plan to hit the beach.
• Despite the winds, temperatures are expected to be in the upper 70s.

Sunday:

• Sunday will be a welcome change with sunny skies and comfortable highs in the mid 70s.

Next Week:

• Looking ahead to next week, the weather is expected to be fairly quiet.
• Most days will feature partly cloudy conditions with highs ranging from the 70s to low 80s.

Stay tuned for any updates on the weekend forecast, and enjoy your weekend, Chicago!