This pattern of cold weather followed by warmer temperatures is a common occurrence in the Midwest at this point of summer.
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Chicago Tribune

Dangerous heat expected across the Chicago area this week, weather officials say

Dangerously high heat and humidity are forecast for Wednesday and Thursday, with the National Weather Service issuing a extreme heat watch early Monday. A heat watch indicates that the weather is right for high temperatures in the Chicago area but has yet to occur.

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