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Storms to arrive in Chicago area overnight, with flooding possible

A warming trend has returned to the Chicago area, and rain is on the way.

Highs will be near 50 degrees on Monday, with chances for a stray shower and mostly sunny skies. 

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Downpours arrive Tuesday with a localized flood threat. On Wednesday, rain could change to snow with winds gusting 40 to 45 miles per hour. 

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Forecast at a glance 

TODAY: Mostly cloudy with a stray shower chance. High of 47.

TONIGHT: Rain increases, with a low of 39.

TUESDAY: Rain and thunder. High of 50. 

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