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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.
Heavy showers and a Flood Watch are in effect across Chicago; gusty winds and flash flooding are possible this afternoon and tonight.
Cloudy and breezy this morning with a 30–40% chance of storms this afternoon. Stronger storms possible Tuesday and Wednesday.
Warm, windy Sunday in Chicago with gusts up to 45 mph and storms likely tonight. Nearshore gale warning and a midweek severe-threat window mean stay alert.
Cool Saturday gives way to a sharp warm-up Sunday and an unsettled start to the week. Gusty winds and scattered storms are possible.
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