SCIENCECHICAGO SUN-TIMES
Severe storms bring wind, flooding concerns as heat wave eases up in Chicago
Severe storms in Chicago are ending a week-long heatwave but bringing concerns of damaging winds, lightning, and flash flooding. The National Weather Service reported wind gusts up to 70 mph, recent heavy rainfall in Kane County, and a flood advisory in Cook County.
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