After a day of mid-80 degree temperatures and the warmest weather in more than a week, scattered showers, heavy downpours and possible thunderstorms are on tap this weekend. According to the Storm Prediction Center, most of Illinois, including the greater Chicago area, and Indiana are under a “marginal” risk of severe weather Saturday, with the greatest coverage of storms expected…
The greatest chance for severe weather is Saturday night, with strong thunderstorms possible in the evening hours.After a day of mid-80 degree temperatures and the warmest weather in more than a week, scattered showers, heavy downpours and possible thunderstorms are on tap this weekend.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, most of Illinois, including the greater Chicago area, and Indiana are under a"marginal" risk of severe weather Saturday, with the greatest coverage of storms expected in the evening. A “marginal” risk is the lowest threat level on the SPC’s scale, behind slight, enhanced, moderate and high.
According to forecast models, temperatures are expected to drop Saturday, with lows in the high 60s, according to the National Weather Service.Stay informed about local news and weather. Get the NBC Chicago app for
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