Monday's highs soar to the 80s. Southerly winds will increase by afternoon, and especially this evening when gusts could reach 40-45 mph. Storms threats move in overnight. Severe weather is possible overnight and into early Tuesday morning. The Storm Prediction Center is keeping Chicago at a Level 2 for severe chances, mainly overnight.

Chicago is in for a pleasant Sunday with mild temperatures in the 60s and plenty of sunshine, but strong storms are possible on Monday night.

We're looking at summer-like conditions around Chicagoland on Monday to start the work week, with high temperatures soaring to around 80 degrees. But a front will move through on the back end of that warm air,