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Chicago Could Set Record High Temp Tuesday, But Hold Onto Your Hat. Strong Winds, Cold Front Are Coming
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The final week of October is feeling more like summer, with potentially record high temperatures in the 80s forecast for Tuesday and Wednesday, before a cold front moves in and brings Chicagoans back to reality.
The National Weather Service is warning that the combination of warm temperatures, dry conditions and strong southwest winds poses a fire danger, particularly on Tuesday. A fire watch is in effect until 7 p.m. Tuesday for areas south of I-80. Any grass or brush fires could quickly spread out of control, the weather service said.
The strongest winds — 45-55 miles per hour — are expected Wednesday night through Thursday afternoon, dying down for trick-or-treating on Halloween night. Keep an eye on decorations that could blow away in a gust.
A cold front will move in Wednesday night, ushering in more seasonal temperatures and the likelihood of rain.
Here are temperature records to watch: The high for Oct. 29 is 78 degrees, set in 1999; the high for Oct. 30 is 85 degrees, set in 1950.
(National Weather Service Chicago)
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