Darien Weekend Weather: Air Quality Alert, Shine To Rain

DARIEN, IL — The hot and sunny days closing out the second half of the week will potentially give way to some showers this weekend, according to the National Weather Service's forecast.

Friday's heat index is expected to hit 96. Saturday, it'll still be hot, but with a 20 percent chance of showers. Chances of rain will increase throughout the night up to 40 percent on Sunday.

The National Weather Service issued an air quality alert, warning that "Active children and adults especially people with pulmonary or respiratory disease such as asthma should limit prolonged outdoor activity."

See the full text of the air quality alert here.

See your full weekend weather forecast via the National Weather Service here.

This Afternoon
Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 67. South wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.

Friday
Sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 96. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph.

Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 70. South wind 5 to 10 mph.

Saturday
A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 8am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 91. South wind around 5 mph.

Saturday Night
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

Sunday
A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly after 2pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 89.

Sunday Night
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 72.

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