Chicago Weather: Strong To Severe Afternoon Storms Cancel Pride Parade
CHICAGO (CBS)-- A severe thunderstorm warning is in effect for Jasper, Lake and Newton counties in Indiana until 4:15 p.m.
There is a flood advisory in place for Grundy and Will counties until 6:30 p.m.
Due to severe weather, the Chicago Pride Parade was postponed just before 3 p.m..
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for Chicago and surrounding counties.
— Robb Ellis (@WxRobb) June 30, 2019
Expect storms to arrive between 1 and 3pm. Warnings have already been issued to the IL state line in Wisconsin. pic.twitter.com/6gmrJa2eAH
Chicagoans attending the Pride Parade were advised to "seek shelter" amid the severe weather warning.
There is a chance of thunderstorms that could be strong or severe this afternoon. Keep in touch with the weather if you're enjoying outdoor activities. The Pride Parade, NASCAR race and White Sox game are all happening this afternoon. @cbschicago pic.twitter.com/vhB8436h8V
— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) June 30, 2019
According to CBS 2 meteorologist Ed Curran, the main threats for Sunday afternoon are damaging thunderstorms winds, large hail, frequent lightning and heavy rain.
He said there is the chance for an isolated tornado northwest of the city.
With possible storms, temperatures will stay near 90 degrees Sunday and drop to the 70s in the evening.
On Monday, there is a chance of showers of thunderstorms in the morning, with a high of 90 degrees.
Temperatures will remain in the upper 80s and low 90s for the rest of the week with scattered storms.