The Chicago area will see hot and humid weather on Sunday, with the possibility of a few waves of strong to severe thunderstorms.
An early wave of showers and storms moved through the area Sunday morning, damaging trees and several buildings in the Joliet area as a suspected “microburst” of storms erupted.
Live radar: Tracking storm approaching Chicago area
Elsewhere, heavy rain caused more flooding, with some areas receiving 4 to 5 inches of rain in 24 hours, NBC 5 Storm Team reported.
More showers and storms are expected through the evening, with the Storm Prediction Center placing the area at a “slight” risk for severe weather, the second of five categories on the SPC scale.
The main threat remains damaging winds, although hail may also form during the storm.
Soaring temperatures could fuel these storms, with afternoon highs across the region likely to rise into the mid-90s. Dew points will also remain high, pushing the heat index above 100 degrees, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.
Flash flooding remains a concern, especially in areas north of Interstate 88 that have received heavy rainfall in recent days. Flood warnings remain in effect for southwestern McHenry County, but other areas that have seen heavy rainfall in recent days may see water on roads and elevated water levels in creeks and streams, officials said.
More showers and storms are possible on Monday, with the region again facing a “slight” risk of severe weather. According to the Supreme Court, gusty winds, heavy rain and hail are likely to occur and may trigger storms.
These storms will likely follow a similar pattern to the storms that hit the area on Sunday, with a first wave in the late morning or early afternoon, followed by a second wave later in the evening or even into Tuesday morning.
