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Chicago First Alert Weather: Mostly sunny, highs in the 70s
It'll be a mostly sunny Saturday with a high in the middle to upper 70s, cooler by the lake.
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Chicago First Alert Weather: Sunny, slight chance of shower later in the day
It'll be a mostly sunny Saturday with a high in the middle to upper 70s, cooler by the lake.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Clear nighttime skies, lows in the 50s
Skies cleared Friday evening, with temperatures in the 50s for much of the night. Patchy areas of fog will be possible, especially for areas near the lake.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Rain moves out, heat coming in time for Memorial Day
Some patchy fog is possible in the morning on Saturday.
Chicago First Alert Weather: Weekend warmup ahead
After a cool and rainy start to the day, a warmup is ahead.
Chicago Weather Alert: Flood watch for parts of area until 7 a.m. Friday
Rainfall amounts of over two inches will be possible in some locations.
Chicago Weather Alert: Thunderstorms Thursday afternoon
Storms are approaching the Chicago area.
Chicago First Alert Weather: More shower chances Thursday
Storm chances decreased late Wednesday evening, but scattered showers will remain possible through the overnight.
Chicago Weather Alert: Severe thunderstorm, tornado warnings issued for dangerous storms
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are likely through the midevening hours.
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