Severe Weather Threats Return to Chicagoland on Saturday
CHICAGO — After a couple of quiet days, severe weather threats return to Chicagoland on Saturday.
The weekend is expected to get off to a muggy start as warm and humid conditions ushered in by Saturday’s storm system move in.
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The storm system expected to hit Chicagoland Saturday morning is making a sluggish march east as it nears the region.
Currently, the entire metro area is under a level 2 of 5, or slight risk, of seeing a strong or severe thunderstorm Saturday.
Even though the overall risk is on the lower end, Saturday’s storms still have the potential to produce strong rain, damaging winds, lightning and even some hail.
Understanding the Storm System
The storm system is expected to bring a mix of warm and humid air, leading to a muggy start to the weekend. As the system moves into the region, it will bring a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with some potentially severe weather.
The storms will be fueled by the warm and humid air, and could produce strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain. The entire metro area is under a slight risk of severe weather, but the storms could still cause significant disruptions.
Storm Timeline
Storm Timeline:
While shower and storm threats are expected to hang around through most of the morning and into the afternoon hours, the biggest threats of potentially severe weather arrive between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday.
According to the WGN Weather Experts, some storms could arrive earlier in the morning, and parts of the region could even see some showers or thunderstorms in Saturday’s predawn hours.
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Severe threats ramp up significantly, however, around 9 a.m. as the system continues its sluggish march east, finally entering Chicagoland.
Residents in the path of the storms could see strong rains, damaging winds and even some hail.
The system is expected to exit the area by around 3 p.m., though it could be just a bit later for parts of northwest Indiana.
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Evening Weather Forecast
Looking ahead to the evening hours, a soggy Saturday night could be in store for some as the potential exists for storms to continue into the evening hours Saturday, though the biggest threats for severe weather are expected earlier in the day.
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Conclusion
In conclusion, severe weather threats are returning to Chicagoland on Saturday, with a storm system expected to bring a mix of warm and humid air, leading to a muggy start to the weekend. The storms could produce strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain, with the biggest threats of potentially severe weather arriving between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the forecast for Saturday?
The forecast for Saturday is calling for a storm system to move into the region, bringing a mix of warm and humid air, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms, with some potentially severe weather.
What time are the storms expected to arrive?
The storms are expected to arrive between 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Saturday, with the biggest threats of potentially severe weather during this time.
What can I expect from the storms?
The storms could produce strong winds, large hail, and heavy rain, with the potential for significant disruptions.
