Severe Weather To Hit The Chicago Area Monday Afternoon
CHICAGO (CBS) -- The Chicago area will be hit by severe thunderstorms in the afternoon.
The National Weather Service predicts the Chicago area is in store for a significant thunderstorm risk along with an elevated tornado risk and a risk for hail. A tornado watch is in effect until 9:00 this evening for all counties except for Lake and McHenry.
5/27 12:10 PM CDT: Severe storms are expected across the Midwest this afternoon into tonight. The greatest threat for tornadoes (some strong) should exist from far ern IA into nrn IL/IN this afternoon and evening. Severe storms are also expected across the central High Plains. pic.twitter.com/e2AKfcGmpv
— NWS Storm Prediction Center (@NWSSPC) May 27, 2019
Right now, there is a severe thunderstorm warning for the areas of Oswego, Yorkville and Plano until 2:00.
With the severe weather, there is a chance of flooding and heavy winds. The thunderstorms are set to roll in around noon and continue through the afternoon.
The heavy rainfall can produce flash flooding. The areas affected include the northeastern area of the state including Cook, De Kalb, DuPage, McHenry and Will counties.
The Storm Prediction Center now places most of the @cbschicago viewing area in a "hatched area" for tornado threat....
— Robb Ellis (@WxRobb) May 27, 2019
That means since very strong tornadoes could be possible today. In general there is an enhanced risk of severe storms for most of the area today. pic.twitter.com/4NAHhV24nb
Severe Weather To Hit Chicago AreaHAPPENING NOW: CBS 2 meteorologist Robb Ellis has the latest on the severe weather to hit Chicago and the surrounding area.
Posted by CBS Chicago on Monday, May 27, 2019