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Parts of the Chicago area south of Interstate 80 are at an "enhanced" risk of severe weather, according to the Storm Prediction Center.
Chicago Sun-Times |
“We want people to take these warnings seriously,” Lincoln said. “Even if there aren’t any tornadoes, these strong winds can still cause severe damage.”

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Live radar: Track strong-to-severe storms headed toward Chicago area
The Chicago area could see strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday, with isolated tornadoes and damaging winds possible.
Live updates: Tracking severe weather passing through Chicago area
The Storm Prediction Center has areas southeast of I-55 in an "Enhanced Risk," this is a level 3 of 5 on their severe risk scale. Locations near and along I-55 are in a "Slight Risk" (level 2 of 5), and then north and northwest portions of Chicagoland are in a "Marginal Risk" (level 1/5).
Sunday forecast: Mild and breezy, chance for strong to severe afternoon storms in Chicagoland
An active weather pattern is in store for Chicagoland on Sunday, with strong to severe afternoon storms possible in some locations. Temperatures will remain very mild, at least if you're south of a very apparent cold front that's creating a wide range in temps Sunday.
Severe storms rake Chicago area
Severe storms were expected to hit Chicago Sunday evening. Tyler Pasciak LaRiviere/Sun-Times Share Hail and massive wind gusts pelted the Chicago area as severe thunderstorms rumbled through Sunday afternoon.
Severe storms produce devastating wind gusts in Chicago area
Some parts of the Chicago area saw wind gusts in excess of 70 miles per hour as powerful thunderstorms hammered the region Sunday.
Severe storm, tornado watch issued for Chicago area, NW Indiana
The tornado watch is in effect till 7 p.m. for Chicago, the surrounding south and west suburbs and northwest Indiana. The National Weather Service warns of tornadoes, hail the size of ping-pong balls and 70 mph winds.
WATCH LIVE - 14 FIRST ALERT: Significant severe storms and tornadoes likely
State.Watch live coverage in the player above. By late this afternoon and evening (4pm to midnight), we expect a line of storms to form and push into southern Illinois. The main threat with the line will be damaging wind gusts and hail.
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