File photo of a lightning bolt during a thunderstorm.
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.
Showers and thunderstorms will end this evening southeast of I-55. Another chance for showers and a few thunderstorms Monday, mainly north of I-80. Warmer midweek, then chances for showers and a few thunderstorms for the end of the week. #ILWX #INWX pic.twitter.com/Wd6zt2XVzy
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 8, 2025
Though tornadoes are not seen as a threat with the system, localized downpours, gusty winds and hail are all possible.
