Chicago Area Weather: Severe Storms, Heavy Rain Possible

CHICAGO, IL — The Chicago area will see some storms and possibly severe weather over the next few days. According to the National Weather Service in Chicago, scattered severe thunderstorms are possible Monday afternoon. There is a slight risk for suburbs like Aurora, Pontiac, Chicago, Joliet and Kankakee. The approximate timing for this storms would be Monday afternoon, from 2 to 8 p.m.

Period of non-severe showers and storms this morning, but scattered severe thunderstorms possible this afternoon. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/g2xOcPG95i
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 10, 2017

According to the National Weather Service, the greatest threats with these storms would be heavy rain and flooding.

Periods of thunderstorms today could produce localized flash flooding for some. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/MUHNcZRSL9
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 10, 2017

Storms are also in the forecast for Wednesday, as well as heat indices as high as 105 degrees, according to the National Weather Service of Chicago.

More severe storms possible Wed afternoon and evening. Also hot and humid conditions likely Wed with heat indices of 100-105. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/hHc9hxeS1U
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) July 10, 2017

The National Weather Service recommends staying weather aware and having multiple ways to receive weather alerts.

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