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Chicago First Alert Weather: High waves expected tonight

Chicago First Alert Weather: Severe threat this weekend
Chicago First Alert Weather: Severe threat this weekend 02:17

CHICAGO (CBS) -- A breezy, northeast wind flow increases the rest of the day on Friday.

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This will build high waves and create dangerous rip currents tonight, according to CBS 2 Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist. A beach hazard statement is up for 7 p.m. this evening until tomorrow morning.

Scattered showers are possible on Saturday, with some isolated thunderstorms.

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Strong to severe storms may form on Sunday. The Storm Prediction Center has the Chicago area at a level 2 out of 5.

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TONIGHT: PARTLY CLOUDY. LOW 68.

SATURDAY: SHOWER CHANCE. HIGH 85.

SUNDAY: SEVERE THREAT. HIGH 87.

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