2 Rounds Of Storms Expected Tuesday For Chicago Area

ILLINOIS — Two rounds of thunderstorms are possible for the Chicago area on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service.

The first line of storms will move from west to east across the area on Tuesday morning, the weather service said. The severe weather threat with these storms is low, although gusts of up to 50 mph and small hail is possible.

The Chicago area will see this line of storms around 8 to 9 a.m. Tuesday, according to the weather service.

Scattered storms will then likely redevelop on Tuesday afternoon, and some storms could be strong to severe. The weather service said severe storms will be possible across the entire area, with the highest threat east of the Interstate 55 corridor.

These storms will redevelop after 1 or 2 p.m. on Tuesday.

Temperatures remain warm on Wednesday, with a high of 81, according to the weather service. Severe storms are also possible late Wednesday.