Tornadoes, Damaging Winds Possible With Friday Severe Weather

Shelf cloud rolls through northern Illinois

DIXON, Ill. (CBS, KYMA/KECY) - Timelapse footage captured an ominous view of a shelf cloud rolling through northern Illinois as severe storms hit the region Friday. Nick Albers, who shot this footage, told Storyful it was filmed just east of Dixon Friday evening. "That shelf was pretty spectacular in its many forms. No need to go to Iowa when you can sit back, relax and see this roll in," Albers said in a post on X. The National Weather Service …

Severe Weather 'Threatening' 4 Major U.S. Cities On Friday

The 5 Worst Hurricanes In The History Of The USA (1:57) Mother Nature isn't exactly cooperating this summer. According to The Weather Channel, a severe storm is heading towards the Midwest and Great Lakes this Friday. As of now, there are legitimate concerns for Chicago, Des Moines, Kansas and Milwaukee. "Damaging wind gusts, hail and a few tornadoes will all be possible in places like Chicago, Milwaukee, Des Moines and Kansas City," The Weather…

Damaging winds, large hail, flash flooding, brief tornadoes possible in Friday storms

Another night of potentially dangerous storms is possible in the Chicago area as the threat for severe weather increases for the afternoon and evening.

Tornadoes, Damaging Winds Possible With Friday Severe Weather

Flash flooding is also a threat for areas where heavy rain occurred Thursday. Here's when the severe weather could hit.

First Alert: Severe storms possible from 4pm-midnight Friday into Saturday

Damaging wind gusts are the main concern, alongside the chance for localized flash flooding. Small hail and a brief spin up tornado are lesser threats, but cannot be completely ruled out.

Chicago on alert amid growing tornado threat across Midwest

Severe thunderstorms are expected Friday afternoon and evening across Chicagoland, accompanied by a risk for damaging wind gusts, hail and some tornadoes.