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Chicago weather: Record heat Thursday, severe weather risk late in day

Record heat, late-day severe weather risk on Thursday in Chicago
Record heat, late-day severe weather risk on Thursday in Chicago 02:44

Thursday will feature hot temperatures in the low 90s. A high of 91° in Chicago would tie a daily record high set back in 1962. The extreme heat may allow for the development of thunderstorms late in the afternoon into the evening hours. 

Here is your 7-day forecast:

Thursday: Late-day storms. High: 91, Low: 63

Friday: Spotty late storm. High: 86, Low: 56

Saturday: Breezy. High: 69, Low: 50

Sunday: Falling afternoon temperatures. High: 62, Low: 44

Monday: Cooler lakeside. High 64, Low: 49

Tuesday: Rain and thunder. High 68, Low: 55

Wednesday: Showers. High 66, Low: 52

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