Impending Severe Storms Threaten Chicago Area

Severe thunderstorms with hail, damaging winds, and heavy rainfall are expected to hit the Chicago area on Wednesday afternoon, following a weekend of record-setting rain and flooded expressways. The storms are forecasted to occur between 3 and 10 p.m., with warm and humid conditions beforehand. An Air Quality Alert is also in effect due to unhealthy ozone and particulate levels. Storm chances continue into Thursday morning, with temperatures expected to lower as a cold front moves through.