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Scattered Showers and Storms Hit Midwest, Sunshine and Warmth Return by Midweek

Bringing showers, thunderstorms and air quality alerts to the Midwest, a low-pressure system driven by a cold front will yield warmer, drier conditions by Wednesday.

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Overview

  • Showers and storms are expected Monday afternoon and evening across Northeast Ohio and the Chicago area, with highs in the low 70s.
  • A marginal risk of severe weather in the Chicago region on Sunday brought gusty winds over 50 mph and localized downpours.
  • Air quality action days remained in effect for Northwest Indiana due to smoke from Canadian wildfires.
  • Rain chances in Northeast Ohio should taper off around 11 p.m. Monday, clearing skies overnight and lows near the upper 50s.
  • Drier, warmer weather is forecast by midweek, with sunny skies and highs potentially reaching the mid-80s on Wednesday.