Thunderstorms, some severe, pass through of Chicago area Tuesday evening
Rain is expected to persist overnight.
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Rain is expected to persist overnight.
Scientists who monitor the Great Lakes say Lake Michigan is warming by about one degree Fahrenheit every 20 years.
Tuesday looks to be another unseasonably warm day, with near-record morning temperatures near 70 degrees and afternoon highs in the upper 80s.
The main threats from any severe storms will be damaging winds, large hail, and isolated tornadoes.
Those heading out of town on the roadways Friday may want to leave before lunchtime.
Wind gusts reached 60 to 70 mph in Hampshire, Illinois, in Kane County.
Some large branches blocked streets, and large limbs also fell on homes and cars.
Some areas may see wind gusts over 60 miles per hour, potentially downing tree limbs and causing localized power outages.
Temperatures climb to the 80s by Saturday with sunny skies.
Highs climb to the 70s by midday as clouds move in as rain approaches.
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The threat of severe thunderstorms looks quite low, as temperatures are not expected to warm past the mid-70s before rain moves in.
Highs return to the 80s by the weekend.
Showers will taper off Tuesday as temperatures drop to the 50s.
The storms are not expected to be severe but may contain lightning and wind gusts up to 40 miles per hour.