Chicago weather: Severe storm watch in effect for entire area

Chicago weather: Severe storms possible this afternoon

FOX 32's Mike Caplan breaks down today's weather outlook.

CHICAGO - A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 5 p.m. for the entire Chicago area.

Counties that could be impacted are Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Will, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, LaSalle, Newton, Porter and Jasper, according to the National Weather Service.

Additionally, severe storms are possible far north where a storm with golfball-sized hail is moving toward McHenry County.

Tornado warnings are not expected this morning. Smoky air quality remains but will be mitigated somewhat by any rainfall. Highs will be in the low 80s.

This afternoon, severe storms are possible along with all other hazards.

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Tomorrow continues the unsettled pattern with highs close to 90 and a chance of storms which currently seem most likely over our southern viewing area.

Have to keep the broad brush in place for weekend showers and storms with a nod to Sunday being wetter and not as warm. Expect it to be low to mid 80s on Saturday and around 80 on Sunday. The early bead on Independence Day is hot with highs around 90 and only a small chance of storms.