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Chicago Weather: Near Record Heat On Tuesday

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A humid air mass was lurking just to our southwest late Monday.

Dewpoint temps in the 60s will creep our way overnight.

Dew Points Midwest: 06.01.20
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Tuesday 8 a.m.: 06.01.20
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Tuesday will be sunny, hot, and humid. The record high is 92 degrees set in 1944. We have a decent chance of tying or breaking that record as heat and humidity build.

Tuesday 5 p.m.: 06.01.20
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As light sprinkles taper off, warm, gusty winds set up after dark.

There is a late-night storm chance into Wednesday morning, and again Wednesday afternoon. Slight risk severe mainly south.

Next 2 Days: 06.01.20
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7-Day: 06.01.20
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The high for Wednesday is 86.

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