Severe storms on Wednesday in Chicago with tornadoes possible
Multiple rounds of thunderstorms are expected on Wednesday in Chicago, with the possibility of severe conditions at night.
The day starts with morning downpours and hail, which could affect the morning commute. Temperatures reach the upper 60s, near 70 degrees, with gusty winds outside of storms.
The peak window of severe weather is between noon and 9 p.m. with large hail, damaging wind, and isolated tornadoes possible.
Any storms end by the evening and skies clear overnight.
Cooler conditions move in through the rest of the week in the 50s. The next chance for rain is on Friday afternoon for the Cubs Home Opener.
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