NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeannes has the latest on a potential threat for thunderstorms Saturday night.
It’s been quite some time since the Chicago area received any substantial rainfall, but that could change this weekend as several waves of showers and thunderstorms could arrive.
A severe thunderstorm warning has been issued for parts of DeKalb and McHenry counties, according to the National Weather Service.
The warning includes northern DeKalb County and western McHenry County, and will remain in effect until 11:45 p.m.
A storm line is located from an area near Roscoe to near Davis Junction, moving to the east at 45 miles per hour, according to officials.
Wind gusts of up to 70 miles per hour are possible with the storms, which have already produced gusts in excess of 60 miles per hour in Winnebago County, according to trained weather spotters.
Storms are expected to continue into Sunday morning across the area, according to officials.
There is at least a small chance of severe weather associated with that line of storms, with the Storm Prediction Center saying that most of eastern Illinois is at a “marginal” risk of severe storms.
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The main threats from the storms would be heavy rain and gusty winds, but small hail and even an isolated tornado can’t be ruled out.
According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Kevin Jeannes, the storms will potentially weaken as they move across the state, but residents should remain vigilant in the event of any severe weather.
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After a bit of a lull, more scattered rain is expected to roll through on Sunday, especially on Sunday afternoon when thunderstorms could re-fire thanks to warm temperatures and elevated humidity.
The main threat of storms will likely be seen in areas east of Interstate 57, according to forecast models and the National Weather Service.
Gusty winds are also possible, meaning that lightning strikes could cause small brush fires because of the dry conditions the area has experienced recently.
Scattered showers could also impact the area on Monday, especially in the late morning and into the early afternoon.
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