A severe thunderstorm watch was issued for much of the Chicago area Friday just as Memorial Day weekend was about to begin.
All of northern Illinois was placed under a severe thunderstorm watch until 1 p.m., according to the National Weather Service
Predictions showed Memorial Day weekend was expected to start off storm, with multiple chances for rain and storms, some of which could become severe. Around that time, storms have the potential to hit severe levels according to forecast models, packing damaging winds and hail. According to the SPC, the low-level shear in the atmosphere could produce conditions that would lead to brief tornadoes along the Wisconsin-Illinois state line, though the threat of tornado development will exist across the area.
Another round of showers and storms could arrive in the evening, though they’ll likely be more scattered in nature, according to forecast models.
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