CHICAGO (WBBM NEWSRADIO) -- Suburban counties across the Chicago area are being advised to brace for thunderstorms Tuesday.
The weather service issued a severe thunderstorm watch about 6:15 a.m. for several counties in the southern, western and southwestern suburbs. The thunderstorm watch is in effect until 3 p.m., the weather service said.
A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the counties shaded in pink and is in effect until 3pm today. The main severe threat is damaging winds. Have multiple ways to receive warnings if any are issued for your area and a plan to access safe shelter if needed. #ilwx pic.twitter.com/C2yGdrYGYH
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago)
August 20, 2019 Heavy rains and quarter-sized hail could rain down on the area, the weather service said, with winds reaching up to gusts of up to 70 mph. An “isolated tornado” is also a possibility.
Temperatures in the Chicago area are expected to peak at about 85 degrees Tuesday before dropping to a low of about 67 degrees at night, the weather service said. The rains could continue into Wednesday, but are expected to taper off by the following day.
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