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Chicago Weather Alert: Wildfire smoke causing unhealthy air quality

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Despite a mostly sunny day ahead, unhealthy air quality may impact your day. 

According to CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran, northerly winds are bringing in wildfire smoke and raising air quality concerns. 

In fact, Chicago is having some of the worst air quality in the world. 

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Overnight, Chicago ranked No. 5 in the world for worst air quality and No. 1 for worst air quality in the United States. 

Temperatures are climbing to the upper 70s Tuesday. 

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High winds are causing 3 to 7-foot waves along the lakefront. Be aware of the dangerous swimming conditions and avoid the shoreline. 

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Rain returns Thursday into Friday. 

Temperatures stay in the 80s for the rest of the week.

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