Chicago weather radar: ‘Torrential rainfall,' thunderstorms on the way
Areas to the south an west were most at risk of heavy rainfall and potential storms
Storms and showers were back in the forecast Tuesday, according to the NBC 5 Storm Team.
According to NBC 5 Meteorologist Iisha Scott, showers and storms were expected to develop Tuesday afternoon and evening in parts south of I-80. Scott added that while the showers won't be as widespread, flooding in some areas could be possible.
Additionally, some isolated thunderstorms could form, the National Weather Service said.
"The slow-moving nature of the storms may result in locally heavy rainfall and localized flooding," the NWS added, noting that some of the rainfall could be "torrential." Storms could also cause lightning strikes, the NWS said.
Isolated thunderstorms are expected south of I-80 this afternoon and into this evening. The slow-moving nature of the storms may result in locally heavy rainfall and localized flooding, primarily in the green shaded area on the map in the graphic. #ilwx #inwx pic.twitter.com/KZyAfI5MqG
— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) May 14, 2024
According to forecast models, showers and storms developing in the afternoon look to be south and west, as well as into Northwest Indiana.
Use the radar below to check the forecast near you as showers and storms move in.