A powerful storm is sweeping across the continent chicago Monday morning brings the threat of tornadoes, damaging winds and large hail to the area.
The Storm Prediction Center has placed the area under a Category 2 slight risk for severe storms. ABC7. The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning for parts of Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio until 6:00 PM ET (5:00 PM CT) on Monday, May 18. The surveillance area reportedly puts more than 13.9 million people, 4,213 schools and 278 hospitals at risk. National Weather Service.
What is the biggest threat right now?
The storm is hitting hard. According to the National Weather Service, major threats include:
Tornadoes – Several tornadoes may occur
Hail – Isolated hail can be the size of a ping pong ball
Wind – Scattered gusts up to 70 mph possible
ABC7 AccuWeather meteorologist Tracy Butler said showers and clouds are expected during the afternoon and evening.
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Severe thunderstorm warnings have been issued for which areas?
As of 11:59 a.m. Central Time, only one severe thunderstorm warning remained in effect. National Weather Service:
A warning for Lake, Jasper, Newton and Porter counties in Indiana is in effect until 12:15 PM CDT,
Earlier, warnings were in effect until 11:00 a.m. Central Time for Joliet, Bolingbrook and Romeoville, and until 11:30 a.m. for Cook and Lake counties in Indiana. Warnings are also in effect for Will, Grundy and Kendall counties until 11:00 a.m. CDT. National Weather Service.
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Flight delays in Chicago area due to storm
Storms caused severe travel disruption earlier in the day. Wind gusts at Midway Airport were as high as 53 mph. Ground stops have been implemented at Midway International Airport, according to the FAA. According to statistics, at O’Hare Airport, arriving flights are delayed by an average of 76 minutes and departure flights are delayed by an average of 30 minutes. Fox32.
What’s the weather like this week?
More showers and thunderstorms are possible on Tuesday, mainly in the morning and early afternoon. However, some northern areas may not receive much rainfall at all.
Temperatures are expected to reach near 80°F before the cold front moves in later in the day. It gets cooler after that weather will arrive. High temperatures will likely stay below 60°F on Wednesday and in the low 60s on Thursday.
this weather Warming is expected again later this week, with temperatures near 70°F on Friday and around 80°F on Sunday. The next good chance for rain is expected to be Friday night.
