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‘Instant fall:' Temperatures to plunge on blustery Friday, with freeze possible

Headline from NBC Chicago

The Chicago area is about to get blasted with a rapid drop in temperatures, and some spots could see frost or even a freeze. Rain will slowly taper off across most of the area on Thursday night, and behind that weather system temperatures are expected to drop quickly, with highs only expected to rea…

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  1. NBC Chicago

    Chances of rain, plunging temperatures expected to wrap up week (opens NBC Chicago)

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    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago area has been enjoying a run of pleasant weather, but blustery conditions and much colder temperatures are on the way. In fact, overnight lows could plunge enough to allow for the formation of frost in some outlying areas, giving the Chicago area its biggest taste of cold weather of the …

  2. NBC Chicago

    ‘Instant fall:' Temperatures to plunge on blustery Friday, with freeze possible (opens NBC Chicago)

    Published

    NBC Chicago's feed description

    The Chicago area is about to get blasted with a rapid drop in temperatures, and some spots could see frost or even a freeze. Rain will slowly taper off across most of the area on Thursday night, and behind that weather system temperatures are expected to drop quickly, with highs only expected to rea…

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