Chicago weather forecast calls for 2 rounds of storms Wednesday; PM storms could be severe

The primary spherical of thunderstorms is forecast to rumble by the realm beginning as early as 8 a.m., ABC7 meteorologist Phil Schwarz stated.

The morning spherical of storms just isn’t anticipated to change into extreme. Relying on how a lot rain we see, they might really assist stabilize the ambiance.

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Temperatures will rise into the 70s Wednesday afternoon, earlier than a passing chilly entrance units off one other spherical of storms between 3 and eight p.m.

The largest risk in any storms that develop shall be damaging winds, though giant hail, heavy rain and transient tornadoes are additionally potential, Schwarz stated.

Throughout the Chicago space, the likelihood of a twister inside 25 miles of any given level is at 5%.

“Would not appear to be quite a bit, however that is vital once we’re speaking about tornadoes,” Schwarz stated.

In keeping with the Storm Prediction Middle, Chicago and the northern suburbs are beneath a “slight” threat – a degree 2 out of 5 – for extreme climate on Wednesday. The south suburbs and northwest Indiana are beneath both an “enhanced” threat for extreme climate – a degree 3 out of 5.

Rainfall could be welcome alongside the Wisconsin border, the place elements of Lake and McHenry counties are experiencing average drought circumstances.

Keep tuned to ABC7 Eyewitness Information and ABC7Chicago.com for the most recent climate forecast.

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