A stormy few days are ahead across the Chicago area, beginning with waves of widespread showers and storms Tuesday, some with the potential to turn strong to severe towards the afternoon and into the evening.
Published 13 mins agoA stormy few fall days are ahead across the Chicago area, beginning with waves of widespread showers and storms Tuesday, some with the potential to turn strong to severe towards the afternoon and into the evening.
As of 5:20 a.m. Tuesday, heavy rain and frequent lightning had already begun to develop in areas to the far north and west, including in Woodstock, Crystal Lake and McHenry. According to the NBC 5 Storm Team, widely scattered showers pinwheeling around an area of low pressure will lift from south to north as the morning continues, potentially snarling the Tuesday morning commute. Forecast models show scattered showers are expected to approach Chicago around 8 a.m., with heavy downpours and gusty winds possible through 11 a.m.
Tuesday afternoon however is when more numerous storms are expected to develop, some with the potential to turn severe. Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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