After mostly clear sies on Friday night, the chances for storms bring the potential for severe conditions in the hours ahead.
Sometime between midnight and 7 a.m. Saturday, strong and potentially severe storms will pass over the Chicago area, bringing the threat of damaging winds, hail and heavy downpours.
"Be sure to have multiple ways to receive weather warnings," the NWS warned.
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According to the Storm Prediction Center, the Chicago area is currently at a “slight” risk of severe weather, the second of five classification categories the SPC uses.
"While damaging winds and hail are the primary threats an isolated tornado cannot be completely ruled out," according to the National Weather Service.
For the latest updates, stay tuned to the NBC 5 Storm Team, and download the NBC Chicago app to get the latest weather alerts and information.
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