WEATHER UPDATE: With a tornado watch in effect for the entire Chicago area, we're keeping track of weather updates for Tuesday afternoon here. Our original story continues below.
A second round of thunderstorms rolled through the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, causing flooding on area expressways and damage in several suburbs.
Severe thunderstorm warnings were issued across the area, including in McHenry, Will and Cook counties, with gusty winds, frequent hail and even a tornado warning also spawning from those storms.
ILLINOIS WEATHER RADAR: Track strong to severe storms headed to Chicago area
The warnings had all concluded by 4:15 p.m., though rain was still possible in some portions of the Chicago area.
Storm Timing
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According to the NWS, the storm timing for the second round was expected to begin around 1 p.m. and last through 5 p.m., though the system cleared before that time.
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Due to torrential rain, The Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago issued an “overflow action alert," urging residents to "limit water usage to absolute necessities."
According to the alert, residents are being asked to delay taking showers or baths, and to wait on operating dishwashers and washing machines unless absolutely necessary. Residents are also being asked not to water their lawns, and to flush toilets less frequently in coming hours.
Wednesday: More storm chances
While much of Wednesday was expected to remain dry, the active weather pattern could continue Wednesday afternoon and evening, Roman said.
According to the National Weather Service, Wednesday's storms also have the potential to turn strong or severe.
Temperatures Wednesday will see a wider range, with highs in the low 70s to low 80s, the NWS said.
Thursday, more rain chances return, forecast models show. Cooler temperatures are set to end the week, Roman said.
