Chicago Weather: Evening Storm Threat
CHICAGO (CBS) -- Storms are on the way for the Chicago area, and conditions could be severe.
Strong Thunderstorms From Grayslake to Kildeer Moving NE At 45 MPH. Small Hail, Winds Up to 45 MPH Possible with These Storms. Locations Impacted Include Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Palatine, Buffal... @cbschicago #ilwx https://t.co/weEit6AAww
— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) June 24, 2019
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, storms are possible Monday evening, especially along and north of I-88.
According to CBS 2 meteorologist, strong thunderstorms were reported near Lakewood Shores. He said penny sized hail is possible for areas including Frankfort, Peotone and Wilmington.
As of 5 p.m. Monday, other areas impacted include Locations Impacted Include Rockford, Belvidere, Dixon,
Strong Thunderstorm Near Lakewood Shores or Near Wilmington Moving NE At 50 MPH. Penny Size Hail, Winds Up to 45 MPH Possible. Locations Impacted Include Frankfort, Peotone, Wilmington, Manhattan... @cbschicago #ilwx https://t.co/rxRwjmiqvd
— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) June 24, 2019
Strong to severe storms are possible from through 6 p.m., and rain showers may linger after the storms pass. There is also a chance for hail until sunset Monday.
Temperatures will drop to the 60s in the evening.
The strong cell over Geneva has tops of about 25,000 feet. @cbschicago #whenthunderroarsgoindoors pic.twitter.com/A1PjsIPHOz
— Mary Kay Kleist (@MaryKayKleist) June 24, 2019
Tuesday is expected to be sunny with a high temperature of 85 degrees. There is a 20% chance thunderstorms later in the day.
Temperatures will remain in the 80s for the rest of the week with scattered storms and showers.