Chicago weather: Strong to severe storms possible across area Sunday

Strong storms also possible Monday.
Updated 1 hour ago
CHICAGO (WLS) -- The Chicago area is under a Level 2 for severe weather on Sunday.



ABC7 meteorologist Jaisol Martinez said strong storms could bring damaging winds, and possibly flash flooding on Sunday.

The morning had a calm start with temperatures in the 60s. Humidity is expected to increase throughout the day and highs will reach into the mid-80s.

Martinez said the first round of storms could arrive between 1 p.m. and 4 p.m.



Then the second round of more widespread storms develops between 8 p.m. and 10 p.m.

Martinez said if the first round of storms overperforms, then the second round might not happen.

The Chicago area is under a Level 2 out of 5 for severe weather.



Monday is also an AccuWeather Alert day. Meteorologists are keeping an eye on how storms develop to the north and west.

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