Strong storms are expected to move through the Chicago area Friday afternoon.
A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect in northern Illinois until 9 p.m. Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
Chicago can expect major thunderstorms between 5 p.m. and 10 a.m., coupled with frequent lightening and wind gusts up to 70 mph, the weather service said.
There is also a threat of tornados and scattered hail.
A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Iowa and Wisconsin until 9 PM CDT pic.twitter.com/Ge1X5vcPFF
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 26, 2020