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Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois faces an isolated chance of severe thunderstorms this afternoon, with forecasts predicting 60 mph winds and hail.
According to weather models, a weak Mesoscale Convective Vortex (MCV) from earlier storms may enhance storm activity, resulting in moderate buoyancy and deep-layer shear around 25 knots. These conditions could lead to isolated strong gusts exceeding 60 mph and marginally severe hail. The storm activity is likely to subside by early to mid-evening.
Residents should stay updated with local weather alerts and prepare for potentially severe weather conditions.
