Severe Storms, Damaging Winds Target Northern Illinois

A weather pattern is moving into northern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin that will bring severe thunderstorms over the next couple of days, some could be damaging.

Damaging Winds and Large Hail Possible Through Midweek

According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, strong to severe storms could produce damaging winds, large hail, and torrential rainfall, particularly in the late afternoon and evening hours on Tuesday (6/17) and Wednesday (6/18).

The Rockford region has a chance of showers before 3 pm on Tuesday, but a higher chance of strong storms is likely after 4 pm, according to the National Weather Service forecast.

Highs on Tuesday are expected to be near 90, with thunderstorms again possible after 10 pm on Tuesday, according to the latest NWS predictions.

Chicagoland Braces for Disruptions from Severe Weather

According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, showers and thunderstorms are possible before 10 pm in Chicago, but the stronger storms are likely between 10 pm and 1 am.

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Showers and thunderstorms are again in the forecast after 1 pm on Wednesday (6/18), with another 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1 am Wednesday night / Thursday morning.

More Thunderstorms in Forecast on Wednesday

Rockford is likely to have thunderstorms on Wednesday morning, with rain continuing into the afternoon with scattered storms, and a high expected to be around 77.

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Rain should clear out late on Wednesday night for the Rockford region, with mostly sunny skies expected on Thursday (6/19), and Friday (6/20), with highs in the upper 80s.

Brutal Heat in Upcoming Weekend Forecast

This Friday is the first official day of Summer (June 20), and it will start feeling like it. After being near 90 on Friday, we will crank up the heat index for the weekend.

According to the current Weather Channel forecast for Rockford, Saturday (6/21) and Sunday (6/22) will be mostly sunny with a high of 94.

As you head back to work on Monday (6/23), there's no relief with a high of 92 and little to no chance of rain. By Tuesday, temperatures are expected to drop back into the upper 80s.