Chicago, IL – Northern Illinois is under a severe weather alert today, with the Chicago metropolitan area and regions near the Wisconsin state line facing significant threats of showers and storms. According to the US National Weather Service Chicago, several windows for severe weather are expected, including periods from 5 to 10 AM, 3 to 11 PM today, and 3 to 10 AM Tuesday.
The forecast indicates that a few storms may be severe, bringing damaging winds and hail. There is also a possibility of tornadoes developing in the area through 11 PM, adding to the weather concerns. The National Weather Service advises residents to stay weather-aware and take necessary precautions.
Rockford, Elgin, Chicago, Joliet, and Kankakee are among the cities that could experience severe weather. Window 2, from 3 to 11 PM today, is highlighted as a particularly critical period for potential tornado activity. The severe weather threat level ranges from 1 to 2 out of 5, indicating a moderate risk for these conditions.
