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Severe storms, tornado threat in Chicago area Wednesday afternoon
Chicago weather Wednesday includes the threat of severe thunderstorms with damaging winds starting around 1 p.m. The south and southwest suburbs also have a tornado risk.
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A line of severe storms triggered multiple tornado warnings in the Chicago area Wednesday afternoon.
Strong to possibly severe storms move into the area on Wednesday evening.
Tuesday will be mostly cloudy, breezy and warmer.
Clouds gradually clear tonight, with lows dropping in the 20s.
This morning, light snow is possible, with an inch or so of accumulation.
A warm and very windy day ahead, but a cold front brings falling temps.
The risk of severe thunderstorms will increase Friday night with an enhanced threat southwest of Chicago between 9 p.m. and 3 a.m., bringing winds of over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes.
A high wind warning is in effect from 7 a.m. to noon on Saturday.
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