Severe, Hazardous Weather Expected Later This Week In Evanston

EVANSTON, IL — Severe thunderstorms and elevated fire spread danger are predicted to roll into Evanston near the end of the week, the National Weather Service warned.

Starting Wednesday, residents should see the first signs of the incoming hazards, forecasters said, with limited thunderstorm risks and some dense fog near Lake Michigan. On Thursday, thunderstorm risk raises to level two to five, which is classified as severe.

"If thunderstorms develop, some will likely become severe with damaging hail being the greatest threat," the weather service said in a statement.

On Friday, strong winds and very warm and dry conditions will bring an elevated risk of significant fire danger, the weather service said.

In Evanston, temperatures will be 77 degrees on both Thursday and Friday, with a 55 percent chance of rain on Thursday, according to Accuweather. Wind speeds are expected to be around 18 mph with gusts up to 41 mph, forecasters said.