Severe weather threat explained: What could change as storms approach Chicago area

Source NBC Local
Original Load Date Aug. 11, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Last Updated Aug. 11, 2026, 7:01 a.m.
Original URL https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/local/severe-weather-threat-explained-what-could-change-as-storms-approach-chicago-area/3973471/

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A line of storms making its way toward Illinois Tuesday morning could become dangerous for many, but one thing could shift the forecast. That thing is whether or not the storms form an organized line as they reach northern Illinois and the Chicago area. Stream NBC 5 for free, 24/7, wherever you ar...