Scattered storm chances persist through Monday night
CHICAGO (CBS) — A cold front has stretched across the region, allowing for a storm threat through Tuesday morning.
A severe thunderstorm watch was issued earlier for much of the Chicago area—though not the city of Chicago or Cook County. Within the CBS Chicago viewing area, Kane, Will, McHenry, Kendall, Kankakee, DeKalb, Grundy, LaSalle counties in Illinois, and Jasper and Newton counties in Indiana, were affected.
The watch had been scheduled to be in effect until midnight, but it was called off before 9 p.m.
Storms Monday evening may turn severe with damaging winds and hail.
Severe weather was seen Monday evening northwest of the Chicago area. A tornado warning has been issued for northwestern Winnebago County and northeastern Stephenson County near the Wisconsin state line until 8:15 p.m., and southeastern Green and southwestern Rock counties on the other side of it.
The tornado warning for Stephenson County was canceled early, but remained in effect in the other three Illinois and Wisconsin counties.
Overnight into Tuesday morning, more storms are expected, mainly north of I-80.
On Tuesday, temperatures will be much cooler behind the front north of I-80, with highs only in the mid-70s. Areas south of I-80 will remain hot and humid, with highs in the 80s to near 90.
Dangerous swimming conditions are expected at Lake Michigan beaches Tuesday through Wednesday due to high waves from strong northerly winds behind the front.
Active weather continues through midday Tuesday, and then we will enjoy an extended period of dry, cooler conditions.
High temperatures will remain cooler than average this coming weekend, and the Chicago Air and Water Show will have dry, pleasant weather.
Tonight: Mostly cloudy with scattered thunderstorms. Low: 70
Tomorrow: Morning rain, then mostly cloudy, windy, and cooler. High: 75
Wednesday: Partly cloudy and mild. High: 78
