Chicago weather: Severe Thunderstorm Warnings go into effect for parts of Chicago area

CHICAGO - Severe Thunderstorm Warnings were issued Monday morning for a large chunk of Chicagoland and northwest Indiana as storms rolled in off Lake Michigan.

Most recently, the National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Warning for a portion of southeastern Will County and a tiny portion of Kankakee County until 9:30 a.m.

Previous warnings were issued for Lake and Porter counties in Indiana until 8:45 a.m. LaPorte County had a Severe Thunderstorm Warning in effect until 8:15 a.m.

The southern portion of Cook County was also placed under a warning until 8:30 a.m., including Orland Park, New Lenox and Homer Glen. Eastern Will County was placed under a warning until 8:30 a.m. as well.

Wind gusts of up to 60 mph and pea-sized hail are possible, according to the NWS.

Another hot and humid day is on tap. Highs will likely breach 90 degrees before a sharp cool down ensues in the far northern burbs and near the lake during the late-afternoon hours. 

By evening, our chance for showers and storms goes up, but even then it’s not a sure thing. Lows will be in the upper 60s to lower 70s under mostly cloudy skies. There could be a lingering shower or storm around tomorrow and it won’t be as warm. Highs will be in the upper 70s. 

The rest of the week looks quiet with very little chance for rainfall and highs through the weekend not far from 80 either way.
Debby is about to make landfall in Florida’s Big Bend area as a Category 1 hurricane with 80 mph max winds (as of this writing).