Thunderstorms will roll through the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, bringing the potential for damaging hail and winds.
The storms will hit from the northwest around 3 p.m., according to the National Weather Service.
Between a quarter- and half-inch of rain could fall by the evening. The chance of precipitation in Chicago is forecast at 60%.
The strongest winds, between noon and 6 p.m., could gust at 40 mph, the weather service said. There is also a limited risk of half-dollar-size hail.
The high temperature Tuesday may rise to 87 degrees, but forecasters warned swimmers and boaters to avoid Lake Michigan. Life-threatening waves could rise to 3 or 5 feet.
