Chicago severe weather: When storms could move in with tornadoes, hail, flooding possible

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date April 17, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Last Updated April 17, 2026, 3:01 p.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/weather/chicago-severe-weather-when-thunderstorms-will-move-in-with-tornadoes-hail-flooding-possible/3924341/

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[ Strong to severe storms ][1] loomed in the Friday night forecast for nearly the entire Chicago area, with a tornado watch in effect for multiple counties and a flood watch as heavy downpours could worsen already overflowing rivers. According to the National Weather Service, the tornado watch, iss...