Several rain chances through the weekend bring heavy rain to the state (opens original article in a new tab)

Heavy rain and thunderstorms are expected in the state through the weekend, followed by an extended period of high heat and humidity.

• Several rain chances through the weekend with heavy rain expected in the state
• Thunderstorms could reach severe criteria with gusty winds and moderate to heavy rainfall
• High heat and humidity will move in across the Great Lakes after the rain ends
• High temperatures will climb into the lower 80s with heat index values reaching triple digits