Chicago Weather: Heat Continues; Scattered Thunderstorms Possible

CHICAGO (CBS)-- The heat continues, but relief is on the way.

Thursday's temperatures will be in the 90s again with heat index values climbing to near 100 degrees.  Scattered thunderstorms could develop later in the day and into the evening.   

There is a slight risk for severe weather. The biggest threat is damaging winds and heavy downpours. Hail could also post a threat. Severe storms are mostly liking to move into the area between 4 p.m. and midnight.

Scattered thunderstorms chances continue into Friday afternoon and evening.

Cooler air is ahead for the weekend with high temperatures dropping back to about average in the 80s.