Tornadoes Possible With Wednesday's Severe Storms In Chicago Area

ILLINOIS — Storms on Wednesday afternoon and early evening could turn severe with damaging winds and hail, and the possibility of a few tornadoes, according to the National Weather Service.

Tornado chances will be most likely along and south of Interstate 88.

The weather service has also issued a wind advisory for most of the Chicago area, starting at 10 p.m. Wednesday to 7 a.m. Thursday. Gusts up to 45 mph are expected.

First, showers and non-severe storms will move into the area on Wednesday morning, the weather service said. Winds will begin Wednesday afternoon, gusting up to 45 mph on Wednesday night.

The severe storm threat is expected between 3 and 8 p.m. Wednesday. The weather service advised staying tuned to forecasts and having multiple ways to get weather warnings.

After storms move out of the area, "wet, wind-whipped snow" is expected late Wednesday, especially near and north of Interstate 80. The weather service said this could lead to some hazardous travel conditions in some parts of the area during the Thursday morning commute.