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Updated · FOX 32 Chicago · Jul 3Chicago Area Faces Severe Thunderstorms With 60 mph Winds and Heavy Rain
3 articles · Updated · FOX 32 Chicago · Jul 3Summary
- Scattered thunderstorms are expected across the Chicago area this afternoon and overnight, with some storms likely to turn strong to severe.
- Damaging winds are the main threat, with heavy rain also possible as storms move through the region in multiple rounds.
- The risk window stretches from later Friday into the overnight hours, extending the chance of hazardous travel and localized disruptions.
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