Weather

Following some storms Tuesday evening, a big cooldown is in store that will bring early March-like temperatures to the Chicago area for Wednesday.

Brief downpours, high wind gusts, small hail and lightning strikes are among the threats and showers and storms move their way into the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

Scattered showers and periods of rain were expected across the Chicago area Tuesday, with some heavy downpours and gusty storms possible at times.

With rain and storms on the way, Alicia Roman has the latest forecast for the Chicago area.

Scattered showers and periods of rain were expected across the Chicago area Tuesday, with some heavy downpours and gusty storms possible at times.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.

Warmer temperatures are expected in the Chicago area for most of this week, but along with that upswing will come a consistent chance for showers and even thunderstorms, some of which could produce heavy downpours and gusty winds.

Monday is Earth Day, and as summer weather approaches, Chicago officials are preparing for potential severe weather. NBC 5’s Kate Chappell reports.

Extreme heat is the No. 1 weather-related cause of death, and above-normal hot summers are likely to continue.

After a cooler weekend in the Chicago area, Monday looks to warm up significantly, but the warmer and windy conditions bring with them elevated fire concerns and a chance for rain.

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast update for the Chicago area.

Frost Advisory in effect for most of the area.