While most of the focus for the coming week has been on the extreme heat facing the Chicago area, a threat of showers and thunderstorms, some of which could be severe, is also emerging for a midweek arrival.
, parts of northern Indiana are at an “enhanced” risk of severe weather on Wednesday. While that is largely outside of the NBC 5 viewing area, part of the state is at a “slight risk,” including counties in the NBC 5 viewing area.
Parts of northeastern Illinois, including McHenry, Lake, Kane, DuPage, Cook, Will and Kankakee counties, are also at a “slight risk,” the second of five categories of severe weather probability. Other parts of northern Illinois are at a “marginal” risk of severe weather, including DeKalb and LaSalle counties.
Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weeklyThe main threats with any storms that develop would be gusty winds and hail, according to forecasters. There is a chance of tornadoes in northern Indiana, but those would likely stay away from the NBC 5 viewing area.
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible throughout the day tomorrow beginning in the early morning. A few of these storms may become strong to severe. Temperatures will stair step up over the next few days reaching as high as the middle to upper 90s on Friday
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