Chicago severe weather timeline: Fire risk, tornadoes possible

Chicagoland residents should brace for a wild weather weekend as strong winds, fire risks, and the potential for severe storms are on the horizon.

Chicago weather: Severe storms, tornado threat possible Friday

Chicago will see warm temperatures Thursday before strong winds, severe storms Friday night, and a weekend cooldown with the possibility of rain and snow.

Chicago weather: Severe storms, tornado threat possible Friday
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Chicago will see warm temperatures Thursday before strong winds, severe storms Friday night, and a weekend cooldown with the possibility of rain and snow.

Chicago weather: Sunny and mild today before storms threaten Friday

Warm and sunny weather continues through Thursday before strong winds and the potential for severe storms arrive Friday night into Saturday.

Chicago weather: Temperatures tumble today before a big warm-up

After hitting 57 degrees this morning, temperatures will drop into the 30s this afternoon, but a warm-up is on the way with highs reaching the 70s by Friday.