Gusty winds, brief downpours among possible threats as storms approach Chicago area – NBC Chicago

Brief showers, strong wind gusts, small hail and lightning are among the threats and showers and storms are moving toward the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.

The possible storms follow Tuesday morning’s precipitation in some southern counties in the region, including LaSalle, Grundy and Kankakee in Illinois as well as Newton and Jasper in Indiana, Chicago weather radar showed.

According to the NWS, the main threat tonight lies in a relatively narrow corridor from Lake Michigan to the Fox Valley.

Earlier today, the NWS said the Chicago area was at “marginal” risk for severe weather, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to hover over the area between 3 p.m. and 8 p.m.

In a tweet, the NWS noted that “a brief tornado cannot be ruled out.”

While temperatures Tuesday will remain generally mild with highs in the 60s, the passing cold front is expected to cause the mercury to drop on Wednesday, with temperatures falling into the 40s.

Wednesday and Thursday are expected to remain dry, with a risk of frost in places early Thursday. Temperatures are expected to rise through the end of the week, Roman said, with highs in the 60s.

More rain chances arrive Friday, with scattered showers expected to last through Monday, Roman said.