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Chicago Weather Alert: More severe weather on the way

Chicago Weather Alert: Severe storms by late Friday
Chicago Weather Alert: Severe storms by late Friday 02:26

CHICAGO (CBS) -- Heat and humidity continue to build through Friday.

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According to CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist, we have crossed the 90-degree mark at the lakefront due to the dominant west/southwest wind flow. 

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As the next disturbance moves in storms increase as we head for the evening hours. 

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The strongest storms may contain damaging winds and large hail. 

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The main severe weather window is around 5:00 p.m. until 10:00 p.m. Storms will probably form before that time. And another round is expected overnight into early Saturday morning.

The weekend features a warm but unsettled pattern with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

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TONIGHT: STRONG STORMS. MUGGY & MILD. LOW 68.

SATURDAY: A 50% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS & THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH 85.

SUNDAY: A 40% CHANCE FOR SHOWERS & THUNDERSTORMS. HIGH 85.

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