Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued For Chicago Area

CHICAGO, IL — A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for Chicago and several suburbs until 10:15 p.m. According to the National Weather Service, the warning impacts Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Naperville, Cicero, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Bolingbrook, Skokie, Des Plaines, Orland Park, Tinley Par, Oak Lawn, Berwyn, Mount Prospect, Wheaton, Oak Park, Downers Grove and Elmhurst.

According to the severe thunderstorm warning, the storms were located along a line extending from near Elgin to near Montgomery to Sheridan, moving southeast at 50 mph. According to the National Weather Service, you can expect damage to roofs, siding and trees.

Severe Thunderstorm Warning including Chicago IL, Joliet IL, Naperville IL until 10:15 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/efgmRupaSU
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 20, 2017

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin until 12 AM CDT pic.twitter.com/eqVMvaZrQr
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 19, 2017

Potential hazards include isolated tornadoes, damaging winds up to 80 mph and hail up to 2 inches in diameter.

A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued. Have multiple ways to receive any warnings for your area and plan to take shelter if needed. pic.twitter.com/67cWcreIde
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 19, 2017

You should have multiple ways to receive warnings and be ready to take shelter if needed, according to NWS.