One day after a bout of severe weather delivered damaging winds, tornado warnings and blaring sirens, another wave of potentially strong to severe storms eyes the Chicago area.
Showers and storms will develop once again, according to the National Weather Service, bringing threats of heavy rainfall, damaging winds and localized flooding.
As you make your evening plans, here’s what to expect and when.
Friday afternoon
“Scattered to numerous” thunderstorms are possible late Friday afternoon into the evening. Some of the storms could turn severe, especially along and south of the Illinois and Kankakee River valleys.
Any storms that may develop could produce lightning strikes, soaking downpours and gusty winds.
According to the NWS, the region is under a level 1 of 5 risk for tornadoes, hail and damaging winds, with quarter-size hail and winds of up to 60 miles per hour possible.
The primary area of concern sits along and south of the Kankakee and Illinois River valleys, where the tornado threat is the greatest.
Friday evening
The storm potential continues through the evening, with the strongest storms capable of producing winds that could down tree limbs.
Overnight Friday into Saturday
Thunderstorms will become more widespread overnight Friday into Saturday. The primary concern will be locally heavy rainfall, which could lead to isolated flooding.
According to the NWS, torrential rainfall may cause flash flooding of roads, low-lying areas, fields and basements — and cause rapid stream/creek rises.
Saturday morning
The threat continues for part of Saturday, with isolated thunderstorms possible east of Interstate 57 in the morning hours.
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