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Cooler day ahead with sunny skies in Chicago

By Laura Bannon

Updated on: August 20, 2024 / 5:27 AM CDT / CBS Chicago

CHICAGO (CBS) — A cooler day is ahead in the Chicago area.

Tuesday's highs will be in the low 70s with sunny skies.

A high swim risk is in place for Lake Michigan beaches through the afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service, waves reaching 4 to 8 feet are causing dangerous swimming and boating conditions.

Highs reach the 80s by the end of the week and then climb to the 90s for the weekend.

Laura Bannon

Laura Bannon is the weekday morning meteorologist at CBS2. A native of Chicagoland, Laura grew up in Naperville. She is an Emmy-nominated meteorologist and holds her NWA Seal of Approval.

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