Overnight storms in Chicago area could produce dangerous wind gusts, tornadoes

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Original Load Date April 13, 2026, 9 p.m.
Last Updated April 13, 2026, 9 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/stories/overnight-storms-in-chicago-area-could-produce-dangerous-wind-gusts-tornadoes/3922175/

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While the Chicago area could potentially see severe weather Wednesday evening, a round of strong-to-severe storms could arrive overnight. According to the Storm Prediction Center, the entire Chicago area remains at a “slight” risk of severe weather overnight, the second of five levels the SPC uses ...