Update: The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for the Fox Valley area until 12:30PM.
The National Weather Service in Chicago is warning of severe weather developing later this afternoon throughout the region. Their statement issued this morning:
“Severe thunderstorms are possible this afternoon and evening areawide (Risk Level 3 of 5). The threat for destructive wind gusts (≥ 75 mph) is highest along and north of I-80. Additional hazards include damaging hail, frequent lightning and localized flash flooding. A brief tornado or two also cannot be ruled out. Have multiple ways to receive warnings today!”
We will update as condition warrant.