Possible tornado threat as afternoon thunderstorms expected for Chicago area
Morning forecast for Chicagoland on May 3rd
FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.
CHICAGO - Thunderstorms are expected to push through the Chicago area Monday afternoon, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail and possibly a tornado.
The storms, with winds up to 60 mph, could hit around 4 p.m., according to the National Weather Service. "While not the primary hazard, a brief tornado cannot be ruled out," the weather service said in an advisory.
Following a weekend of temperatures in the 80s, the storms will bring a cold front Monday evening and temperatures will drop from a high of around 74 degrees at 5 p.m. into the lower 50s overnight.
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The brunt of the storms was expected between 7 and 9 p.m. Monday, forecasters said. Rain totals could be between a quarter and half of an inch.
A chance of rain continues through Tuesday, with an expected high of 58 degrees.