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Downpours, Large Hail Possible With Scattered Storms Early Friday
The highest chance for isolated hail is roughly south of a Dixon to Watseka line, the weather service said.
ILLINOIS — Scattered thunderstorms, which could produce large hail, will be possible late Thursday into Friday morning for the Chicago area, according to the National Weather Service.
"A strong warm front will lift north tonight into Friday morning, accompanied by showers and scattered thunderstorms," the weather service said on its Facebook.
Hail could be up to 1 inch in diameter, and heavy downpours could cause ponding on some roads. The highest chance for isolated hail is roughly south of a Dixon to Watseka line, the weather service said.
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Storms will be possible from around midnight to 9 a.m. Friday.
The high for Thursday is 57, and a big warm-up on Friday will bring temps to near 80 degrees.
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"Lingering thunderstorms into Friday morning should exit the area by midday," the weather service said. It will remain gusty on Friday, with winds up to 45 mph into the evening.
As we look to the weekend, there is also a limited thunderstorm risk on Saturday night and Sunday.
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