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NWS warns "all hazards" — including tornadoes, damaging winds and flooding — could hit Chicago on Monday, April 27. Expect storms around 1 p.m. and watch local rivers.
Showers and thunderstorms likely this afternoon in Chicago with gusts to 25 mph and a high near 72°F. Cooler, drier weekend follows; heavier storms possible Monday.
The American Lung Association's State of the Air gave Chicago‑Naperville an F for ozone and warns more than 2.2 million Illinois children live with unhealthy air as city leaders weigh stricter rules.
Sunny and warm with highs near 80°F; patchy morning fog and a line of storms expected late tonight into Friday.
Mostly clear and mild Wednesday; lakefront cooler than inland. Warmup Thursday, then storms likely late Thursday night into Friday.
Cool morning, warm afternoon: scattered storms expected after 3 p.m. Gusts to 30 mph and small‑craft advisories on Lake Michigan.
An EF‑1 tornado struck near Mendota on April 17, overturning semis on I‑39 and damaging barns and power poles; the National Weather Service confirmed no injuries.
Frost Advisory in central Cook County until 9 a.m. Monday. Sunny and cool today with highs near 50°F; much warmer Tuesday with gusty winds.
Overnight storms sent Des Plaines and Fox rivers toward flood stage across Lake County, with flooded streets and at least one road closure reported on Saturday.
A chilly Sunday: spotty afternoon showers and gusty winds, with frost this morning and a freeze risk for many suburbs overnight into Monday.
Cloudy and blustery Saturday in Chicago with morning showers and gusts to 35 mph; inland suburbs may see patchy frost Sunday night.
Dense fog will slow morning commutes, then highs near 78°F and gusty winds. A line of severe storms tonight could bring damaging winds and heavy rain.
Light rain this morning, scattered storms today and a Flood Watch on the Des Plaines River. Fog overnight and another severe-storm risk late Friday.
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