Chicago Weather: Heat Continues; Scattered Thunderstorms Possible
CHICAGO (CBS)-- The heat continues, but relief is on the way.
Thursday's temperatures will be in the 90s again with heat index values climbing to near 100 degrees. Scattered thunderstorms could develop later in the day and into the evening.
It will feel like 95° to 100° this afternoon with high heat and humidity. That could fuels some strong storms late today and tonight. I'll have more at 11 on CBS 2 Chicago. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/fCpFmgyjwm
— Tim McGill (@TMcGillWeather) July 9, 2020
There is a slight risk for severe weather. The biggest threat is damaging winds and heavy downpours. Hail could also post a threat. Severe storms are mostly liking to move into the area between 4 p.m. and midnight.
Slight risk for severe weather according to the Storm Prediction Center late today and tonight. Biggest threat is damaging winds, heavy downpours and hail. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/wV17XmKEQS
— Tim McGill (@TMcGillWeather) July 9, 2020
Scattered thunderstorms chances continue into Friday afternoon and evening.
Steamy and eventually stormy today then relief arrives for the weekend. Severe storms possible mainly late today into tonight. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/2LYYhF1UFr
— Tim McGill (@TMcGillWeather) July 9, 2020
Cooler air is ahead for the weekend with high temperatures dropping back to about average in the 80s.