Chicago Thunderstorms

With all of the hot and humid air lingering around the Chicago area this week, thunderstorms could potentially fire up in the afternoon hours on Friday, but don’t go canceling your evening plans just yet.

With all of the hot and humid air lingering around the Chicago area this week, thunderstorms could potentially fire up in the afternoon hours on Friday, but don’t go canceling your evening plans just yet. Brant Miller explains why.

Chicago-area officials are asking residents to delay taking showers or washing dishes in an effort to leave room in the region’s sewer system ahead of potential severe weather on Saturday.

NBC 5’s Iisha Scott has the details on a severe weather threat that could hammer Chicago Saturday.

Waves of showers and thunderstorms are expected across the Chicago area Saturday, bringing the potential for severe conditions and damaging winds.

Paul Deanne has the full weekend forecast for the Chicago area.

An unsettled weather pattern could potentially culminate with severe thunderstorms hitting the Chicago area on Saturday, with large sections of the region currently at a “slight” risk of potentially-damaging storms to start the weekend.

Brant Miller

A cold front moving toward the Chicago area is generating showers and thunderstorms, with severe weather and damaging winds also possible due to the unsettled weather pattern.

The Chicago area could see some severe weather Wednesday, but the biggest threat will likely depend on where you live in the region.

The Chicago area could see some severe weather Wednesday as the warmest day of the week is met with storms capable of producing damaging wind gusts, hail, flooding and possibly even a brief tornado.

Some areas may see winds with gusts up to 65 miles-per-hour, capable of downing trees and powerlines.

Alicia Roman has the details

Alicia Roman has the latest forecast.

Parts of the Chicago area could potentially get slammed with multiple rounds of showers and thunderstorms on Wednesday, with severe weather possible in the far southern portions of the NBC 5 viewing area.

Strong to severe thunderstorms are possible on Wednesday in the Chicago area. NBC 5 Meteorologist Paul Deanno updates your forecast.

Northern Illinois and northwest Indiana could see a mixed bag of precipitation in the coming days as the possibility of rain, sleet and thunderstorms hovers over the region.

Highs won’t leave the 30s in our northern counties, but plan on two straight days in the 50s south of Chicago. NBC 5 Meteorologist Paul Deanno updates your forecast.

A winter weather advisory has been issued for Wisconsin, but the coming days could see some chaotic weather across northern Illinois and northwest Indiana as fog, freezing rain and thunderstorms could all occur to start the new work week.

Wind Advisory in effect through early afternoon.