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Sunny skies for first day of Chicago's DNC; high swim risk in effect

By Laura Bannon

/ CBS Chicago

Sunny skies for first day of Chicago's DNC

CHICAGO (CBS) — Sunny skies ahead for the first day of Chicago's Democratic National Convention. 

Highs will be cooler in the upper 70s. 

A high swim risk is in effect for Lake Michigan beaches through Tuesday evening. According to the National Weather Service, waves could reach 5 to 8 feet, causing dangerous swimming and boating conditions. 

Sunny skies continue throughout the week. 

Highs will climb to the 90s by 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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