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Chicago weather: Severe weather risk for Wednesday night, lows near 50

Multiple rounds of storms bring a risk of flooding and severe weather before quieter, cooler weather returns this weekend.

Between 6 p.m. and 10 p.m. on Wednesday, a new round of showers and thunderstorms moves through the area, bringing the potential for damaging winds, an isolated tornado, and flooding rainfall. 

A Flood Watch is in effect areawide through Wednesday night. As a reminder, never drive through a water-covered roadway.

Here is your 7-day forecast:

Thursday: Early showers. High: 69, Low: 49

Friday: Evening storms: 81, Low: 52

Saturday: Windy. High: 55, Low: 35

Sunday: Breezy. High: 51, Low: 34

Monday: Breezy. High: 64, Low: 48

Tuesday: Windy. High: 71, Low: 48

Wednesday: Mostly cloudy. High: 69, Low: 56

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