The Chicago area has felt less of an impact from the Trump administration’s National Weather Service cuts than offices in the Quad Cities and downstate Lincoln.

Chicago weather remains unsettled heading into the weekend, with the possibility of more severe storms Friday that could produce tornadoes and flooding. One to five inches of rain fell across the Chicago area Thursday night into Friday, with the heaviest rain falling west of the city. There was significant flooding in Rockford, Illinois.

Chicago faces poor air quality and sweltering heat today and tomorrow, followed by scattered storms heading into the weekend.

Chicago's weather forecast includes sunny skies and warm temperatures early in the week, with potential showers and thunderstorms midweek and temperatures reaching near 90 degrees.

The severe weather risk comes as heavy rain pounded Chicago early Friday, leading to multiple crashes, flooded roads and thousands without power.

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A tornado watch was still in effect until 11 p.m. Friday for Cook County and northern Illinois, but the severe weather mainly stayed northwest of the Chicago area thanks to a line of cool, dense air that broke the storms up.

Chicago faced a stormy weekend with severe weather threats, including hail and gusty winds, according to forecasts.

After a brief cooler day Sunday, Chicago warms back up this week with highs near 90 and increasing chances of midweek showers and storms.