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Chicago Braces for Heat Wave as Flood Threats Fade

A heat wave will sweep over Chicago today with isolated showers replacing weekend flood warnings.

A motorist drives through standing water in a flooded underpass on April 18, 2013, in Chicago, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Saturday passed without any flood or severe thunderstorm warnings after Friday’s heavy storms drained away.
  • Early Sunday thunderstorms in Will County gave way to partly sunny skies and highs near 93°F.
  • Forecasters predict a three-day heat wave beginning Monday with temperatures climbing into the mid to upper 90s.
  • A slight chance of spotty thunderstorms will persist today before humidity peaks early in the week.
  • Rain chances return Tuesday night when a cold front may trigger scattered storms and relieve the muggy conditions.