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Brief downpours, high wind gusts, small hail and lightning strikes are among the threats and showers and storms move their way into the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Scattered showers and periods of rain were expected across the Chicago area Tuesday, with some heavy downpours and gusty storms possible at times.

With rain and storms on the way, Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.

Scattered showers and periods of rain were expected across the Chicago area Tuesday, with some heavy downpours and gusty storms possible at times.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.

Warmer temperatures are expected in the Chicago area for most of this week, but along with that upswing will come a consistent chance for showers and even thunderstorms, some of which could produce heavy downpours and gusty winds.

After a cooler weekend in the Chicago area, Monday looks to warm up significantly, but the warmer and windy conditions bring with them elevated fire concerns and a chance for rain.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.

Frost Advisory in effect for most of the area.

Temperatures will be on the upswing Monday in the Chicago area, but those readings could come with an elevated risk of fires in the region.

Freeze warning in effect for western suburbs

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.