Storm System Triggers Multiple Warnings Across Counties
Scattered thunderstorms struck the Chicago area on Sunday, prompting severe weather alerts in multiple counties, with potential threats of 60 mph wind gusts and hail as large as half dollars, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
The first round of warnings was issued in the afternoon hours, beginning with DuPage County, where storms threatened half dollar-sized hail and damaging winds. A separate warning followed shortly for Cook County, including portions of the City of Chicago, with quarter-sized hail and similar wind gusts projected.
“Though tornadoes were not expected, the system posed a risk of localized downpours, strong wind gusts, and hail,” the NWS warned.
Impact Zones: DeKalb, Kane, Cook, and DuPage Counties
The storm cell also triggered a severe thunderstorm warning in DeKalb and Kane counties, where gusts of up to 60 miles per hour were reported. That warning was canceled shortly after as the storm shifted eastward out of the area.
In the Chicago metro, afternoon commuters and weekend events were briefly disrupted as the fast-moving system swept across the region. Storm intensity varied by location, but gusty winds and hail were consistent factors across most warned areas.
What’s Next: Cold Front to Follow Storms
According to the NWS forecast, scattered storms were expected to continue into the early evening, before heading east toward northwest Indiana as part of a broader system tied to a cold front.
“Showers and storms will wrap up Sunday evening,” meteorologists said, signaling a temporary pause in active weather across the region.
The good news for residents? The system was not associated with tornado activity, reducing the risk of structural damage. However, drivers were advised to use caution, especially in areas that experienced heavy downpours or street-level flooding.
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