‘Increasing threat' for severe weather moves into Chicago with possibility of ‘strong tornadoes'
Strong to severe scattered thunderstorms were expected to hit the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, with damaging winds, damaging hail and tornadoes all possible.
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Chicago airports cancel flights, issue ground delays amid strong storms
Strong to severe storms with damaging winds, heavy rain and small hail moving into the Chicago area Tuesday morning had begun to disrupt air travel.
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Lightning, heavy rain, damaging hail and winds: 1st round of strong to severe storms moves in
While the first round of storms is not expected to be severe, “they could definitely pack a punch” this morning, NBC 5 Meteorologist Alicia Roman said
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Illinois weather radar: Track strong to severe storms headed to Chicago area
Storms bringing heavy rain, gusty, damaging winds, small hail and even the chance for tornadoes loom over the Chicago area Tuesday
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Chicago severe weather timeline: Rounds of storms with potential for hail, tornadoes
The first round of strong showers and storms was set to hit the Chicago area during the Tuesday morning commute, forecasts from the NBC 5 Storm Team and the National Weather Service showed.