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After enjoying a remarkable string of 70-degree days that broke multiple records for high temperatures, the Chicago area is about to be socked with a harsh dose of weather reality.
According to the National Weather Service, a strong cold front is moving in from the west, bringing with it the threat of severe weather on the front end and much cooler (yet still seasonal) temperatures on the back end.
Tuesday’s forecast calls for fast-moving thunderstorms and powerful gusting winds, with tornadoes possible. Loose objects should be secured in advance of the storms, and outdoor tents may be compromised, the National Weather Service warned, which is of particular concern to area restaurants.
Here's the approximate timing of forecast highest t-storm coverage this afternoon and evening. The storms will be fast moving clusters or a narrow line. The darkest green indicates the highest forecast thunderstorm coverage at each time step. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/1Ya1ykXIcT
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 10, 2020
A change arrives Tuesday especially the P.M. hours:
• Wind gusts to 40+ mph in the afternoon & evening - loose objects will blow; tents impacted
• Showers & storms, a few near to possibly severe, late afternoon/early eve
• Temps https://t.co/Lf9w8HcFBz #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/glj0dcfIC8
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) November 10, 2020
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