Off to a steamy start again this morning across the metro area. With temperatures in the 70s and high humidity, it's sticky out there. Blazing heat and humidity on the way today, but what about the threat for storms? Get the full forecast now on the NBC 5 News Today.

Blazing heat and humidity on the way today. Mostly sunny skies become partly cloudy with breezy, extremely hot and humid conditions. Highs reach the low to mid 90s, but will feel like 100 to 105! A few storms possible during the day, but most likely this evening. NBC Chicago

Good morning, Lisa. Even if the storms themselves weaken later in the day, the outflow and energy are likely to make it here and produce storms locally late afternoon or evening.

That's so nice of you, Iden. However, you'd better watch the next 3 days, not weeks because this Friday will be my last day on the air. Thanks for your support over the years. :)

In this very hot and humid air mass, thunderstorms are starting to fire in northern counties of the metro area, but more are developing far to the west. Some of there storms likely to become strong to severe. Stay alert this evening and with NBC Chicago

In this very hot and humid air mass, thunderstorms are starting to fire in northern counties of the metro area, but more are developing far to the west. Some of there storms likely to become strong to severe. Stay alert this evening and with NBC Chicago

Showers and storms continue moving east and will clear NW Indiana shortly, but a few spotty cells are still to the west of of the metro area. Will we be rain free for the am commute? Find out starting at 4 am on the NBC 5 News Today.

We're off to a mild and humid start to the day with temps in the upper 60s to low 70s. With high humidity levels and very little wind, it's sticky out there. Another hot & humid day is on the way with additional chances for showers and storms. More now on the NBC 5 News Today.

We're off to a mild & sticky start to the day with mostly sunny skies, but we'll see more clouds and a few scattered showers develop later this morning. Then partly sunny, breezy, hot and humid this afternoon with a few additional showers and storms later in the day. NBC Chicago

Hot & humid again today, but only a few showers & storms expected. Very warm and humid conditions will continue through the weekend with limited chances for showers and storms, Next will brings relief with seasonable low 80s, less humidity and low chances for rain. NBC Chicago

A few storms are firing on a lake breeze. The severe storm over Oakbrook is nearly stationary and producing torrential rain, strong winds and hail. Stay alert and with the NBC Storm Team for coverage.

Only a few spotty showers in NW Indiana at this hour, otherwise clouds are thinning across the metro area with mild and muggy conditions. Another hot and humid day is on the way, but will we see additional showers and storms? Get the latest forecast now on the NBC 5 News Today.

What! I'm retiring? Why am I always the last to know? :) Like Patrick said, tune in tomorrow to see what they have planned for me before I retire.

OMG Friends! Only one day left before I retire. I'm guessing the crew here at NBC have something cooking to send me on my merry way. If you have the chance to tune in at some point between 4 and 7 am tomorrow that would be great. NBC Chicago

Mostly sunny, mild and muggy start to your day with temps in the 70s. Skies will become partly cloudy this afternoon with hot and humid conditions. Low 80s lakefront to low 90s inland. Heat Index from 95 to 103 degrees. Chance for storms goes up late day & tonight. NBC Chicago

The persistent pattern of hot and humid weather with daily chances for showers and storms will continue several more days. More comfortable conditions return next week with low 80s, reduced humidity and much lower chances for rain unless hurricane remnants get close. NBC Chicago

It's my last day on the air, but I'm tracking a large area of showers and strong storms well north of the metro area. Will these make it here? Find out starting at 4 am on the NBC 5 News Today.

We're off to another mild and humid morning across the metro area. This is setting the stage for another hot and humid afternoon, then a sticky evening with only isolated storms possible. Get my last forecast now on the NBC 5 News.

It's official, this is my last forecast as I retire from NBC 5 today. Thank you for your years of loyal support and trust. We still have three more days of hot and humid weather, but with limited chances for rain. Next week looks cooler and less humid. NBC Chicago

Thanks Rob. This was one of my favorite days we had together. Loved the time we worked together my friend.