Severe storms on Wed. in Chicago with tornadoes possible
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Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday in Chicago, with the possibility of severe conditions in the afternoon and evening that could produce isolated tornadoes.
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A particularly dangerous situation flood watch has been issued across parts of three states for Wednesday through Sunday.
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A powerful storm system will bring rounds of showers and thunderstorms to the Chicago area Tuesday night through Wednesday evening. Some storms overnight into early Wednesday could produce hail and heavy rainfall,
The rain has been consistent throughout the Chicago area on Wednesday morning, with the intensity shifting between light and heavy in various locations. The stormy weather caused some
Starting early Wednesday, the area could see showers, thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 30 mph, the National Weather Service said. Chicago's OEMC is advising residents to reduce water usage to put less stress on sewers.
Hurricane-force winds were also reported in parts of the area. Wind gusts topped out at 81 mph in Valparaiso, Indiana, 75 mph in Lakes of the Four Seasons in Indiana, and 74 mph in Gary, Indiana, and Lynwood, Illinois.
National Weather Service officials are expecting Wednesday waves of showers and thunderstorms to hit the Chicago area capable of producing damaging winds and large hail and possibly tornadoes.
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Waves of rainstorms are expected to move through Chicago Wednesday, prompting an “overflow action day” alert from the Metropolitan Water Reclamation District.
Hail and massive wind gusts pelted the Chicago area as severe thunderstorms rumbled through Sunday afternoon. The system had prompted a tornado watch covering most of northeastern Illinois and northwest Indiana, but the National Weather Service canceled it by 3:15 p.m. with storms rolling out over Lake Michigan.
NBC 5 Storm Team, the first round of severe weather could occur early Wednesday morning, and a second, more powerful round could develop late Wednesday morning
The meteorologist warns that although the morning's rain is significant, it is merely a prelude to potentially severe weather expected in the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has designated a Level 3 risk for the majority of the Chicago area, indicating an enhanced threat for severe weather.
April starts off relatively quiet and chilly before rain Tuesday night into Wednesday in Chicago. Clouds and sunshine are expected Tuesday, with highs in the 40s and 50s. By the evening, scattered rain showers develop. After midnight and into early Wednesday, there's a chance for stronger storms.