Impending Severe Thunderstorms Threaten Chicago Area

Severe thunderstorms with damaging winds and hail are moving through the Chicago area, prompting severe thunderstorm warnings for several counties in Illinois and Wisconsin. Power outages have been reported, and another round of storms is expected in the afternoon. In addition to the storms, the area is experiencing hot and humid conditions, with a heat advisory in effect for certain counties. Temperatures are expected to remain in the 90s with high humidity throughout the week before cooling down by the weekend.