HIGH: 83
LOW: 66
* More clouds than in recent days–only peeks of sun. Nearly seasonable temps.
* Widely scattered showers and a few thunderstorms threaten, especially afternoon/evening.
* Peak afternoon rain coverage: 20 to 30 percent of the Chicago area.
* East to southeast winds blow a third consecutive day averaging 6 to 17 m.p.h.
* Partly cloudy, seasonably warm with higher humidities Thursday night. A shower or thunderstorm possible.
AUGUST 21 TEMPERATURES
Normal high/low: 81(degrees)/61(degrees)
Record high: 99(degrees) (1955)
Record low: 46(degrees) (1950)
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