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Chicago Weather: Building Storm Threat For Wednesday

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Heat and humidity increase Wednesday ahead of the next disturbance.

The highest storm chance is after 4 p.m. through sunset. The greatest hazard is heavy rain and localized flooding.

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Dewpoint Forecast: 07.14.20
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The Storm Prediction Center has the Chicago area in a "marginal" (level 1 out of 5) risk for severe weather. Localized flooding and damaging winds are the biggest concern.

Severe Threat: 07.14.20
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The high for Wednesday is 88.

After that system departs, heat builds into the weekend with highs in the mid-90s and a feels-like temp in the triple digits.

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