Severe storms threat with large hail possible in Chicago on Thursday
The Chicago weather threat Thursday includes the possibility of severe storms bringing very large hail, damaging winds, and a lower but not zero chance of tornadoes.
Temperatures start in the upper 60s before a cold front moves in, bringing temperatures down into the 40s by the evening.
The National Weather Service predicts the biggest threat for severe storms is between 3 p.m. and midnight Thursday. The greatest threat of tornadoes will be in areas south of I-80 between 4 p.m. and 7 p.m.
The NWS said the storm could produce hail over 2 inches in diameter, and winds could reach 60 miles per hour.
There is also the possibility for heavy downpours, with as much as one and a half inches of rain falling, which could cause flooding issues, especially in low-lying areas and on roads.