Warnings appear across counties as storms scatter across the Chicago area

Scattered thunderstorms and high winds approached the Chicago area Sunday afternoon, with gusty winds and hail serving as possible threats.

A severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of DuPage County, with winds of 60 miles per hour and half dollar-sized hail possible.

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Additionally, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of Cook County, including some of the city of Chicago, with warnings of similar winds and quarter-sized hail.

According to the NWS, a severe thunderstorm warning was issued for parts of DeKalb and Kane counties, with winds of up to 60 miles per hour possible in the storm before being canceled shortly thereafter as the storm moved out of the area.

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Scattered storms are expected to continue throughout the afternoon in the Chicago area before heading into northwest Indiana in the early evening hours ahead of a cold front.

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The NWS said showers and storms will wrap up Sunday evening.

Though tornadoes are not seen as a threat with the system, localized downpours, gusty winds and hail are all possible.