Chicago Area Weather: Severe Thunderstorm Watch Issued

CHICAGO, IL — A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for the Chicago area, with a threat of large hail and winds in excess of 60 mph. According to National Weather Service in Chicago, the watch is in effect until 9 p.m. and impacts Boone, Bureau, Carroll, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Henry, Jo Daviess, Kane, Kendall, Lake, La Salle, Lee, McHenry, Mercer, Ogle, Putnam, Rock Island, Stephenson, Whiteside, Will and Winnebago counties.

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin until 9 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/I5tUAP0hdP
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 10, 2017

According to NWS, the chance for severe storms will be possible mainly northwest of I-55. Most of the suburbs will be impacted by storms from 5 to 8 p.m.

Scattered T-storms will develop this afternoon & affect N IL & NW IN into this evening, some severe storms possible mainly NW of I-55. pic.twitter.com/lZKHHALoJt
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 10, 2017

As always, the NWS recommends having multiple ways to receive warnings and to be aware of local weather.

Strong/severe thunderstorm coverage increasing remainder of this afternoon across northern IL. Severe T-Storm watch until 9 pm CDT. #ILWX pic.twitter.com/e35NLIXxjH
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) August 10, 2017