Chicago weather: Strong storms could bring damaging hail, wind, isolated tornadoes Sunday afternoon
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A warm front is expected to move through the Chicago area this weekend, increasing the risk for potentially strong storms on Sunday.
A few showers could move through parts of the area on Sunday morning before things start to pick up between 1 and 5 p.m., ABC7 Chicago AccuWeather Meteorologist Jaisol Martinez said.
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ABC7 Chicago AccuWeather Meteorologist Cheryl Scott said the main threats are expected to be damaging hail and wind with isolated tornadoes possible, as well, as a cold front moves in.
The greatest threat will be south.
Most of the Chicago area is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather. Areas farther south, like Kankakee, are under a Level 3 risk, and areas farther north, toward Wisconsin, are under a Level 1 risk.
Highs will be in the 70s Saturday, and temperatures are expected to reach the mid-60s on Sunday.
After the potential storms move out, a rain/snow mix is expected to impact the Monday morning commute as temperatures take a dip.
