CHICAGO - We are keeping an eye on a large storm system that, as of around 7 a.m., is over eastern Iowa. Fox 32 Meteorologist Mark Strehl has the forecast. It is likely that this storm will swing through just southwest of Chicago as we go through the late morning and early afternoon.

The risk of severe thunderstorms is at a level two out of possible five, according to the National Weather Service. The chance of flooding could increase if storms persist. Heat and humidity return next week,

After a couple of days of cooler temperatures and mostly overcast skies in the Chicago area, humidity and likely thunderstorms are returning to the region to start the weekend.

CHICAGO - For the first time since June 15, Chicago is in the 50s. The rest of the day will feature some morning cloud cover breaking for a good amount of sunshine. Highs will climb into the low 80s in most areas. Tonight will be partly to mostly cloudy with lows close to 70.

ComEd reported more than 7,000 customers in DuPage County were without power as of around 4 p.m. Around 1,000 more were impacted across Chicago.

Severe weather remained a possibility this weekend across the Chicago area, with damaging winds of up to 60 miles per hour, hail and heavy rainfall all potential threats.

Next week is shaping up to be another hot one for the Chicago area. A few storms are possible on Monday with highs in the mid 80s. After Monday, temperatures are expected to soar into the 90s for a few days. Tuesday will be near 90 and then mid 90s are expected for Wednesday and Thursday.