Windy, warm day in Chicago; severe storm threat Tuesday

Mild as rain ramps up for the Chicago area

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Heavy rain is on the way for the Chicago area. Here's what you need to know.

A windy start to the week with gusts as high as 40 miles per hour. Highs will be near 65 degrees on Monday.

Showers are expected to move in Monday night and continue into the overnight hours. Rain may be heavy at times with some backyards picking up 1 to 2 inches of rain.

The heaviest rain and severe storms on Tuesday are expected from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Strong storms are possible Tuesday ahead of a cold front. Highs in the 40s are expected.

Laura Bannon

Laura Bannon is the weekday morning meteorologist at CBS2. A native of Chicagoland, Laura grew up in Naperville. She is an Emmy-nominated meteorologist and holds her NWA Seal of Approval.

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