Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Cook County and Surrounding Areas
Active Severe Thunderstorm Warnings in Chicago Region
Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for Kane, DeKalb, DuPage, LaSalle, Grundy, Will, and Cook Counties until 7:45 p.m.. Scattered showers and thunderstorms are developing, with an increase expected Friday evening.
Current Weather Alerts
The Storm Prediction Center estimates a Marginal Risk for severe storms across Chicagoland, indicating a level 1 out of 5 risk. While the severe weather risk is low, any intense storms may produce damaging winds and hail.
Weather Outlook
Storm activity is predicted to diminish late Friday evening, leading to a generally dry night with low temperatures into the upper 60s. The weekend forecast suggests a slight chance of stray showers in the afternoons, but conditions should remain dry with partly cloudy skies and highs in the upper 70s to near 80. Next week promises pleasant weather with sunshine and temperatures in the upper 70s and low 80s, with minimal rain expected throughout the week.
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