Some southern suburbs and parts of northwest Indiana could be exposed to severe weather Thursday afternoon and evening, with damaging winds possible.
According to the Storm Prediction Center, parts of LaSalle and Kankakee counties are at “marginal” risk of severe weather Thursday afternoon, with southern Lake, Porter and LaPorte counties also in that category.
Parts of Newton and Jasper counties are at “slight” risk, according to the SPC.
The main threat from any severe storm that develops would come in the form of “damaging winds,” according to the National Weather Service, with gusts that could exceed 40 to 50 miles per hour.
Showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon and evening, according to forecast models. While most of the Chicago area will only see isolated storms, all parts of the region could see heavy downpours, according to the NBC 5 Storm team.
Areas south of Interstate 80 will experience the greatest threat of storm development, with a risk of severe weather as the evening progresses.
Once these storms begin to leave the area, cooler temperatures are expected on Friday and through the weekend, with temperatures only reaching the 50s in most locations.
Stay tuned to the NBC 5 Storm Team for all the latest weather news and information.
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