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National Weather Service officials were expecting another hot and humid day Thursday, with temperatures reaching into the 90s and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon hours.

Officials said severe weather was not expected but the strongest of the storms could produce gusty winds. The heat index could climb to 95 to 100 degrees, but cooler conditions are expected closer to the Lake Michigan shore, officials said.

Afternoon conditions at Midway Airport were a clouds at 83 degrees.  Farther north at O’Hare International Airport, conditions were the same, officials reported.

Officials said there is a 20% chance of thunderstorms Thursday afternoon and going into the overnight hours Friday.

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