Chicago Weather Alert: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings issued for parts of the Chicago area
CHICAGO (CBS) -- A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued until 7 pm for much of the Chicago area, and a severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Cook and DuPage counties until 7:45 p.m.
The threat window is 3 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday night. Severe storm warnings are likely somewhere in the viewing area tonight. A tornado warning is certainly in the realm of possibility.
National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for La Salle and De Kalb counties until 4:30 p.m., and that was allowed to expire.
Another Severe Thunderstorm Warning was issued for Kane and Kendall counties until 5:15 p.m.
The Storm Prediction Center has increased the risk of severe weather for the Chicago area. Part of our area is now at a SLIGHT risk for severe storms. Also the risk of an isolated tornado or two.
— Ed Curran (@EdCurran) August 28, 2022
Risk factors include:
-Damaging Winds
-Isolated Tornadoes@cbschicago pic.twitter.com/wOokpnS7pn
Monday continues the probability of scattered showers and storms, especially in the later afternoon hours. There is a marginal chance (lowest) for a severe storm, we'll have to keep an eye on the timing and dynamics. Very humid with a feels-like temp in the upper 90s.
The remainder of the week looks dry with sunshine and temps that run at, or below, seasonable norms.
Statistics
Normal High: 81
Saturday's High: 83
Sunday's High: 87
Sunrise: 6:13 a.m.
Forecast:
Sunday: Scattered showers and storms. An increased chance late in the day. High of 87.
Sunday night: Showers and storms. Low of 68.
Monday: Scattered showers and storms by late afternoon. Very humid. High of 85.