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Chicago Halloween Weather 2013: Rain Makes For Dangerous Driving Conditions, Wet Trick-Or-Treating

Halloween Rain Makes For Slick Roads, Wet Trick-Or-Treating
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A thunderstorm with heavy rains approaches downtown Chicago, Monday, June 24, 2013. (AP Photo/Scott Eisen)

It's going to be a wet Halloween, Chicago.

After more than 2 inches of rain fell overnight, some minor flooding was reported on area roadways, causing two ramps to be closed on the Kennedy (northbound 94 to eastbound 147th Street, southbound 94 to westbound 130th Street) Thursday morning, according to the Chicago Tribune.

The slick, wet road conditions also caused a number of crashes in the area, including a number of cars on the Stevenson that hydroplaned and slammed into barricades, ABC Chicago reports.

The rain is expected to continue on and off throughout the day, bringing at least another 2 inches by the early evening, according to NBC Chicago, when trick-or-treaters will be hitting the streets.

There is also a chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon, the National Weather Service told the Chicago Sun-Times.

Flight delays on account of the stormy weather are also possible through Friday, according to AccuWeather.

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Halloween In Chicago 2013
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Halloween props are displayed in the window at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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A Halloween mask called The Exorcist is offered for sale at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Tony Garcia lets his 11-month-old daughter Yaretzi Garcia see herself in a bunny Halloween costume at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Halloween masks are offered for sale at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Halloween masks are offered for sale at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
(06 of10)
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Halloween props are offered for sale at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Ashley Gabor (R), dressed as a monkey, helps Juan Espinozo create a 1970s disco dancer Halloween costume at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Chris DeRose looks for a wig to complete his Bilbo Baggins Halloween costume at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Halloween props are displayed in the window at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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Halloween masks are offered for sale at Fantasy Costumes on October 30, 2013 in Chicago, Illinois. Although Halloween spending has increased more than 50 percent since 2005, according to the National Retail Federation spending for the holiday this year is expected to be slightly lower than it was in 2012. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images) (credit:Getty Images)
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