Weather
Severe Storms, 45 MPH Winds Possible For Chicago Area
As near-record warmth continues, storms with lightning, quarter-size hail and damaging winds could hit Thursday.
ILLINOIS — As near-record warm temperatures remain in the Chicago area, severe weather is possible Thursday evening, with scattered storms, damaging winds, hail and lightning strikes.
The National Weather Service said isolated strong to severe storms can't be ruled out Thursday evening, with the likeliest window for severe weather between 5 and 9 p.m.
Gusty winds of up to 45 mph, capable of moving light objects and making travel difficult for high-profile vehicles, are also expected through 6 p.m.
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Storms could bring damaging winds capable of downing tree limbs, quarter-sized hail, lightning strikes, downpours that could slow down traffic and gusty winds.
The chance for storms is across northern Illinois, primarily along and northwest of I-55.
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Unseasonably warm weather continues through Friday, with a high of 60 degrees but breezy weather. There's another chance for showers Friday night.
Saturday and Sunday are expected to be cloudy, with highs in the low- to mid-40s.
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