The Chicago area could see a few chances of showers and thunderstorms in coming days, but a rapid warming trend is also in the forecast.

There is a threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday in the Chicago area. The weather will be cloudy Tuesday into Wednesday, with temperatures dropping into the 40s and 50s and a possible stray shower toward daybreak. There will be on and off showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said.

Wet, warmer weather is coming to Chicagoland this week, but not yet on Wednesday. Seasonal temperatures and dry conditions will remain over the area Wednesday, with highs in the low to mid-50s inland and a lake breeze keeping it in the 40s along Lake Michigan.