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Chicago Weather: Steamy Heat Ahead Of Tonight's Cold Front

CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago area faces a slight threat of severe storms this afternoon and evening until a cold front clears the area tonight.

With temperatures in the low 90s, and dew points soaring to the 70s, it feels more like the upper 90s this afternoon.

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Gusty storms already have moved through parts of the area, mostly to the south and east, in Kankakee into northwest Indiana.

A slight risk of severe storms will stay through tonight, when a cold front should clear the area, and temperatures should plummet to around 68 overnight.

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This weekend will bring a huge change, with a gusty and dry northwest flow bringing low humidity and lots of sun, with highs in the upper 70s.

A beach hazards statement is in effect for Saturday for beaches in Indiana due to the gusty winds, which could create waves of up to 8 feet, and dangerous currents under the surface.

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