Weather Chicago Thunderstorms have been flaring up much of the day to the north across Wisconsin, but as a cold front approaches the area from the west, the Storm Prediction Center in Norman, Oklahoma is contemplating issuing severe weather watches for areas just to the north and west of the Chicago area. While the initial watch issuance may not include the city of Chicago, it is quite likely that later watches will. The entire Chicago Metro area is in the "slight risk" category for severe thunderstorms. Should severe weather develop into the Chicago area later this evening, the most likely onset would be in the 9pm-11pm time frame.
Cooler weather will move in after the thunderstorms and cold front pass with Thursday's highs expected to be in the 60s, down 30 degrees or more from today's 90s.The potentially dangerous heat prompted warnings from the city's Department of Emergency Management about staying hydrated and checking on senior neighbors.Extreme heat and humidity is more than just an inconvenience," Chicago Health Commissioner Bechara Choucair said during a press conference Tuesday. "It is dangerous and in some cases can be deadly."Chicago residents are urged to call 311 for assistance in case of emergency and to find cooling center locations, open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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