Chicago Cold Front Brings 90-Degree Heat, Smoke and 3-to-7 p.m. Storm Risk
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Updated · FOX 32 Chicago · Jul 18
Chicago Cold Front Brings 90-Degree Heat, Smoke and 3-to-7 p.m. Storm Risk
3 articles · Updated · FOX 32 Chicago · Jul 18
Summary
3 p.m. to 7 p.m. marks the main storm window Saturday, with thunderstorms expected to form along a cold front, especially near and south of I-80.
Damaging winds, frequent lightning and soaking downpours are the main threats as smoke returns to the Chicago area later Saturday, likely less intense than late in the workweek.
Upper 80s to lower 90s are expected before the front passes, then temperatures ease with a brief cooldown.
Sunday highs should fall to the upper 70s through mid-80s with lower humidity, while another round of thunderstorms is possible Monday with damaging winds and torrential rain.