severe thunderstorm forecast

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Tornado for Thursday, June 11, 2026 indicates 10% to 15% of tornado probability with an Intensity Level of 2 out of 3 nearby, especially western Chicagoland (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Northern Illinois in the Bull’s-Eye for Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes; Chicago O’Hare Weather

Thu Jun 11, 2026 11:28 am Cardinal News

CHICAGOLAND DETAILS … Radar indicates precipitation as severe thunderstorms moving southwest to northeast and approaching Rockford at 11:05 a.m. Thursday, June 11, 2026. Flood Watch in effect from Thursday, June 11, 10:05 AM CDT until […]

Day 1 Convective Outlook/Tornado for Monday, April 27, 2026 (SOURCE: NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Thunderstorms Possible Monday and Monday Night, High 66, Most Severe Weather Expected in Southwest Illinois

Mon Apr 27, 2026 08:48 am Cardinal News

There is a threat for severe weather today, primarily between 4pm and 11pm Monday evening. The main threats are damaging winds and damaging hail. However, the greater risk for severe weather exists in Central Illinois […]

Chicagoland has a tornado risk Friday night, April 17, 2026, but the greater risk is in far northwest Illinois, eastern Iowa, southwest Wisconsin, and far southeast Minnesota (NOAA/NWS Storm Prediction Center)

Severe Thunderstorms Likely 9p-Midnight Friday Night, Heavy Rain and Flood Threat

Fri Apr 17, 2026 11:21 am Cardinal News

A tornado is possible Friday night in Chicagoland, but the greater tornado threat is northwest of Chicagoland. There greater threat in Chicagoland, O’Hare and Arlington Heights involves damaging thunderstorm winds, heavy rain and flooding of […]

Storm Prediction Center Tornado Outlook July 15, 2024 issued 1:30 p.m. CDT indicating a larger area eastward with a 5% chance of a tornado within 25 miles of any point in the red zone (NOAA National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center)

Reed Timmer Considering a Live Stream for “Textbook Ridge Rider Summer Bow Echo Pattern” Across Northern Illinois

Mon Jul 15, 2024 02:20 pm Cardinal News

According to meteorologist/storm chaser Reed Timmer, PhD., a major wind bag and even derecho looks possible from central Iowa through northern Illinois, including into Chicago by Monday late evening, with a swath of 75+ mph […]

Storm Prediction Center Tornado Outlook July 15, 2024 issued 5:20 a.m. CDT indicating a 5% chance of a tornado within 25 miles of any point in the red zone (NOAA National Weather Service Storm Prediction Center)

Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Possible Beginning 7PM Arlington Heights, Chicago Weather Forecast Northwest Cook County

Mon Jul 15, 2024 10:30 am Cardinal News

The Chicagoland forecast includes a Storm Prediction Center’s Day 1 Enhanced (level 3 of 5 severity), and Weather Prediction Center slight (level 2 of 5 severity) risks of severe and excessive rainfall. Mostly sunny skies […]

Day 1 probability wind outlook valid 3PM to Wednesday July 28, 2021 to 7 AM Thursday, July 29, 2021

Severe Thunderstorms Overnight Wednesday to Early Thursday Morning — Tornado More Likely in Wisconsin

Wed Jul 28, 2021 07:50 pm Cardinal News

The greatest chance for severe thunderstorms in Arlington Heights and surrounding suburbs are likely from 12:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. Thursday, July 29, 2021. Peak winds are likely from 2:30 a.m. to 3:30 a.m. Wind […]

Partly Sunny Wednesday, High 88-90°F with Thunderstorms Most Likely 5PM to Midnight, Arlington Heights, Chicago Weather Forecast Northwest

Wed Jul 15, 2020 08:38 am Cardinal News

Severe weather is possible this afternoon and evening starting about 3:00 p.m. with the highest risk from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Wednesday July 15, 2020. High humidity, the position of the upper level jet, […]

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severe thunderstorm forecast

Northern Illinois in the Bull’s-Eye for Severe Thunderstorms, Tornadoes; Chicago O’Hare Weather

Thunderstorms Possible Monday and Monday Night, High 66, Most Severe Weather Expected in Southwest Illinois

Severe Thunderstorms Likely 9p-Midnight Friday Night, Heavy Rain and Flood Threat

Reed Timmer Considering a Live Stream for “Textbook Ridge Rider Summer Bow Echo Pattern” Across Northern Illinois

Severe Thunderstorms, Tornado Possible Beginning 7PM Arlington Heights, Chicago Weather Forecast Northwest Cook County

Severe Thunderstorms Overnight Wednesday to Early Thursday Morning — Tornado More Likely in Wisconsin

Partly Sunny Wednesday, High 88-90°F with Thunderstorms Most Likely 5PM to Midnight, Arlington Heights, Chicago Weather Forecast Northwest

High 80, Severe Storms Possible After 4PM for Arlington Heights, Chicago Weather Forecast Northwest

NWS TORNADO WATCH Issued For Chicagoland, Most of Illinois and Indiana

Heat Advisory Continues Until 7 PM; Severe Weather Threat Greatest Between 1 PM And 9 PM Today

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