Chicago Weather Alert: Severe Storm Warnings Issued for Parts of Illinois

CHICAGO (SCS) — The storms started on July 23. A severe storm shortly after midnight brought heavy rain to Lake and McHenry counties.

There is a severe thunderstorm warning for La Porte County, IN until 7:30 a.m. EDT and a severe thunderstorm warning for Cook, DuPage and Will counties until 6:45 a.m. CDT.

Hammond, Gary and Merrillville Indiana are also up for warning until 7:15 a.m. CDT.

Scattered storms for much of the morning with sunshine thereafter. More thunderstorms as evening approaches. Some of the thunderstorms tonight and night could be severe. See the severe risk chart for areas at MARGINAL, MILD, and ENHANCED risk levels. Heavy rains, destructive winds, hail are the threats. We cannot rule out an isolated tornado.

Showers and thunderstorms are likely on Sunday morning. A bit of sunshine, low 80s.

We will enjoy more comfortable temperatures over the coming week.

Statistics

Normal – 85/67

Friday- 90

Today- 92

Sunrise – 5:36

Provide

Today: Scattered showers and a thunderstorm this morning. Generally sunny, hot and humid with a maximum temperature of 92˚. Heat index around 100˚. Strong or violent thunderstorms are possible in the evening.

Tonight: Showers and thunderstorms, some could be violent. 74˚ bottom.

Sunday: Morning showers and thunderstorms, then a bit of sunshine. 89˚ high.