Storms pound Chicago area through evening
Though no severe weather was seen, heavy downpours soaked the area—and cloud-to-ground lightning was a concern.
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Though no severe weather was seen, heavy downpours soaked the area—and cloud-to-ground lightning was a concern.
A few storms could produce downpours and gusty winds. Cloud-to-ground lightning will also be a concern with these storms.
Temperatures warm a bit, and light southerly winds are returning this weekend.
Nighttime lows will be the coolest since Jul. 1, with some rural areas dropping to nearly 50 degrees on Thursday and Friday mornings.
A total of 32 confirmed tornadoes hit July 15 alone, while 9 more were confirmed during the July 14 storm.
Winds relax this evening as additional showers and thunderstorms develop, mainly southwest of Chicago.
Across the region, many drivers took the risk amid the heavy downpours.
Tropical moisture is already streaming into the Great Lakes region ahead of the system, fueling scattered thunderstorms Monday afternoon and evening, some with torrential rain.
Conditions will be mostly dry for the rest of the day, but pop up showers are possible through sunset.
Rain and a few rumbles of thunder are likely, but we are not forecasting a severe weather threat locally.
Highs will be in the 70s and in the 60s near the lake.
A west wind will boost highs to the low 90s in many spots Saturday afternoon.
Cooler tonight with upper 60s and low 70s for lows and areas of patchy fog.
Cooling does not last long, however, as most areas return to the 90s Friday and Saturday.
Mostly sunny skies are expected with just a slight chance for a pop-up shower or storm.