The Chicago area could face the threat of severe weather in coming days, and its arrival could be ill-timed for those hoping for a restful night’s sleep.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, all of Illinois and a part of western Indiana will be at a “slight” risk of severe thunderstorms late Thursday and into Friday morning, with the worst of the storms potentially arriving during the overnight hours.All manner of severe weather threats could be in play with storms as they swoop into the area, including heavy rain, gusty winds, large hail and even isolated tornadoes, according to the SPC.
Late Wednesday, a round of showers and thunderstorms are expected to begin pushing into the Chicago area, with potential impacts for the Thursday morning commute as the heaviest of the rain arrives near daybreak, according to forecast models. Widely scattered showers are also going to be possible Thursday afternoon, but most of the area should remain dry, with highs around 80 degrees.The main event is expected to take place late Thursday and into Friday morning with another wave of showers and thunderstorms. During this wave, heavy rain is expected, along with the potential for the development of strong-to-severe thunderstorms.
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