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Strong storms to soak Chicago

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CHICAGO (CBS) -- Heavy rain was set to the Chicago area Monday evening, and there was a concern about strong storms.

The main concern was about storms producing hail and gusty winds. 

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Tuesday night into Wednesday, colder air moves in, allowing for the chance of wet snow showers.

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Minor accumulations of snow will be possible. A rain and snow mix is forecast for Wednesday afternoon. Lingering light snow showers will be possible through Thursday morning. 

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Rainfall amounts through Wednesday will range from one to two inches. Clearing skies and milder temperatures for Friday and this weekend.

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The Solar Eclipse is one week away, and the latest data suggests a mostly cloudy sky in Chicago with a chance for showers. 

Highs next Monday will be in the 60s. 

Tonight: Cloudy with showers and rumbles of thunder. Low 42. 

Tomorrow: Cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. High 44. 

Wednesday: Cloudy with rain and snow showers. High 39. 

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