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Chicago Weather: Strong Cold Front On The Way

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A strong cold front crosses our area around daybreak Friday, opening the door for stiff north/northeast winds and unseasonably cold air.

Tomorrow's Planner: 05.07.20
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The high winds will create high waves of 5 to 10 feet along the Illinois shoreline, and waves of 8 to 13 feet for the Indiana shores.

Wind Gust Tracker 2 p.m. Friday: 05.07.20
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Lake Shore Flood Advisory: 05.07.20
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Look for midday sprinkles and flurries Friday.

Satellite And Radar Tracker: Noon Friday
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There is a lakeshore flood threat all day for all areas, but the strong northerly winds last later into the night for the Indiana shoreline.

Temperature Tracker: 6 p.m. Friday
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Temperature Tracker: 6 a.m. Saturday
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The core of cold air moves in late Friday night, leaving a freeze threat into Saturday morning.

Freeze Watch: 05.07.20
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A Freeze Watch is in effect late Friday night into Saturday morning, with lows around 32 degrees and the upper 20s in inland areas.

7 Day Forecast: 05.07.20
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