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Windy, warm day in Chicago; severe storm threat Tuesday

Mild as rain ramps up for the Chicago area
Mild as rain ramps up for the Chicago area 02:39

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Heavy rain is on the way for the Chicago area. Here's what you need to know. 

A  windy start to the week with gusts as high as 40 miles per hour. Highs will be near 65 degrees on Monday. 

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Showers are expected to move in Monday night and continue into the overnight hours. Rain may be heavy at times with some backyards picking up 1 to 2 inches of rain. 

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The heaviest rain and severe storms on Tuesday are expected from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 

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Strong storms are possible Tuesday ahead of a cold front. Highs in the 40s are expected.  

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