Two rounds of storms are forecast to sweep through Illinois on Sunday, according to the National Weather Service. The first round, expected to move out of the area by 1 p.m., could bring downpours, lightning, and gusty winds. The second round, anticipated to develop after 4 p.m. and continue into the evening, may be more severe, with damaging winds, hail, and potential tornadoes. However, if the initial storms persist into the early afternoon, the severe weather threat is likely to diminish and shift farther south later in the day.
Local Weather Forecast
Today: Showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 3pm. High near 74. Southeast wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Tonight: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 56. South southwest wind 10 to 15 mph becoming west after midnight. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Memorial Day (Monday): A 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 72. West northwest wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Monday Night: A chance of thunderstorms before 7pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 55. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday: A 40 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 69. West northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Tuesday Night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 50.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 69.
Wednesday Night: Clear, with a low around 45.
Thursday: Sunny, with a high near 73.
Thursday Night: Mostly clear, with a low around 49.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57.
Saturday: A chance of showers. Mostly sunny, with a high near 79.
