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The Week Ahead

Warmer conditions will develop this week (with the exception of Wednesday near the lake). There is a chance of thunderstorms mainly near/south of I-80 Tuesday evening. Thereafter, greater shower/storm chances will arrive with another cold front towards the end of the week.