Rain and Storms May Continue Over Chicago Area
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Rain and storms may stay over parts of Chicago. The weather has been wet for some days. People in the area may see more rain soon.
There is a chance of severe weather. Severe weather means very bad and dangerous weather. It can have strong wind and heavy rain.
The storms may change plans for a baseball game. The game is between the Cubs and the White Sox. Rain can stop or delay outdoor games.
The forecast is for Tuesday afternoon. A forecast tells people what the weather will be. People should check the forecast before going outside.
Weather can change fast in Chicago. It is good to carry an umbrella. Stay safe if you hear about storms near you.
Vocabulary10 words
- severe weather
- very bad and dangerous weather
- forecast
- what people think the weather will be
- storm
- very bad weather with strong wind and rain
- delay
- to make something happen later
- outdoor
- outside, not inside a building
- chance
- the possibility something will happen
- area
- a part of a place
- wind
- moving air
- heavy rain
- a lot of rain
- safe
- not in danger
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1. Rainy and stormy 2. Cubs vs. White Sox 3. Tuesday afternoon
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Rain and storms may stay over parts of _____. The weather has been wet for some days. People in the area may see more rain soon.
There is a chance of severe _____. Severe weather means very bad and dangerous weather. It can have strong wind and heavy rain.
The storms may change plans for a baseball _____. The game is between the Cubs and the White Sox. Rain can stop or delay outdoor games.
The forecast is for Tuesday _____. A forecast tells people what the weather will be. People should check the forecast before going outside.
Weather can change fast in Chicago. It is good to carry an _____. Stay safe if you hear about storms near you.
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