Chicago weather: Chance for severe storms Monday morning

Updated 3 hours ago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago area is heating up again and there is a chance for severe storms in the forecast for Monday morning.

The Chicago area is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather for Monday morning.



ABC7 Accuweather Meteorologist Jaisol Martinez said the daytime Sunday will be mainly dry, with a chance for severe storms late around 10 p.m.

Martinez said another round of severe storms could move in between 6-11 a.m. Monday.



After clearing in the afternoon, there is a chance for more storms Monday evening.

Highs Sunday will be in the 90s, with a heat index values around 100.

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Monday will also be hot, with a heat index value near 105.

A reminder during this heat: community cooling centers are open.



You can also cool off at Chicago Park District facilities, public libraries and police stations.

Seniors are welcome at any city senior center.

To request a well-being check, call 3-1-1.

Cooling centers are also open across the suburbs.

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