Thunderstorms will hit the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon and evening, while areas farther west could see a tornado threat, forecasters say.
The storms, some of them scattered, will hit Chicago mainly after 4 p.m., according to a forecast from the National Weather Service.
The rain should continue until 4 a.m. Wednesday, with rainfall totaling between a half inch and three-quarters of an inch, the weather service said.
An approaching weather system will provide the potential for mid-late afternoon storms, and most likely early to mid-evening storms. Some of these storms could be severe, especially in the yellow shaded area. Storms will move out of the area by midnight. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/mPr1KyFdtP
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) April 28, 2020
Central parts of northern Illinois may see severe storms and possible tornadoes.
“There is a risk of scattered severe thunderstorms, with the risk more favored over north central Illinois than points east. The primary threats are damaging winds, a few tornadoes, and locally heavy rainfall,” the weather service said in its forecast.
Temperatures in Chicago will top out Tuesday at 61 degrees, although collar counties away from Lake Michigan could see temperatures in the 70s, according to the weather service.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for more rain, mainly after 1 p.m., with temperatures rising to the mid-50s, and strong winds with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Ahhh spring in northern Illinois! It can provide major temperature differences from near the lake to inland, and today will be one of those days with winds blowing into northeast IL. Here is a look at forecast highs for today. Thunderstorms likely later in the day. #ILwx #INwx pic.twitter.com/yv8Qxcuar9
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) April 28, 2020
