Storm threat Fri. in Chicago area
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Possible storms on way ahead of Jul. Fourth weekend
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heat, Storms and Independence Day
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Our withering heat wave will extend through July Fourth before finally coming to an end. Independence day comes with storms, too, making it a less-than-perfect holiday for barbecue and fireworks enthusiasts.
Warm holiday weather, scattered severe storms and wildfire haze could briefly disrupt crowds, fireworks and flyovers at Trump’s Mount Rushmore 250 event.
Severe storms that swept through the Midwest late Thursday knocked out power to hundreds of thousands of customers, damaged buildings and canceled flights.
Just hours after severe weather left a trail of damage across the Chicago area, with trees down, power out and Fourth of July celebrations flooded, another round of storms is still possible.
Storms aren't out of the question throughout the holiday weekend. Stay ahead of the showers on the free 5 On Your Side weather radar.
Overnight showers and storms have stayed largely south in Illinois. Cloud cover is rolling in from the West and there is a conditional chance for showers/storms later this afternoon & evening.
