a Flood, Chicago weather and Severe Thunderstorm Watch
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A slow-moving cold front is expected to stall out over the Chicago area, bringing relief from the heat and rounds of showers and thunderstorms.
Storms and clouds will keep Chicago slightly cooler through tomorrow, but steamy 90s return Sunday through Tuesday.
Extreme heat blanketed the Chicago area with heat index readings up to 110 on Thursday. Severe storms almost moved through parts of the area, leaving damage, and more are expected this weekend.
Besides temperatures feeling in the high 90s, Chicago and surrounding areas are under an air quality alert until midnight, weather officials said.
A natural gas line exploded in Berwyn, Illinois, on Thursday afternoon after strong storms swept through the Chicago area. The fire burned for hours after several explosions happened in succession. The blasts caused damage to the area,
The National Weather Service on Thursday warned of the possibility of “torrential” rainfall as a line of storms marched toward the metro area. A Severe Thunderstorm