Chicago, IL – The National Weather Service in Chicago forecasts a midday severe weather window today, with the strongest storms possibly bringing damaging winds, primarily east of Interstate 55. The alert, effective from 10 AM to 1 PM CDT, also notes a slim chance for tornado activity. Post-storm, the city anticipates a shift to colder conditions with potential flurries tonight.
Residents are advised to monitor weather updates closely and prepare for a rapid weather transition from severe storms to wintry flurries in a single day. After today’s severe weather threat, a drier Wednesday is on the horizon with a warming trend expected before rain chances increase again towards the weekend.