{"id":107272,"date":"2026-04-14T17:28:53","date_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:28:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/live-updates-tornado-watch-for-parts-of-chicago-area-as-strong-storms-large-hail-threaten\/"},"modified":"2026-04-14T17:28:53","modified_gmt":"2026-04-14T20:28:53","slug":"live-updates-tornado-watch-for-parts-of-chicago-area-as-strong-storms-large-hail-threaten","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ubirataonline.com.br\/en\/live-updates-tornado-watch-for-parts-of-chicago-area-as-strong-storms-large-hail-threaten\/","title":{"rendered":"Live updates: Tornado Watch for parts of Chicago area as strong storms, large hail threaten"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div data-v-871f4c88=\"\"> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><span class=\"dateline\"><strong>CHICAGO<\/strong> &#8211; <\/span>A dangerous round of severe weather is expected to move through the Chicago area on Tuesday, bringing the threat of strong tornadoes, large hail and rapidly changing conditions from the afternoon into the evening.<\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Follow along below for live updates throughout the day as storms develop and move through the region.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Live severe weather updates<\/h2>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">A Tornado Watch has been issued for Lake, McHenry, Kane and DeKalb counties until 10 p.m.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<ul original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<li class=\"article-ct\" data-v-03e8ff79=\"\"><span data-v-03e8ff79=\"\">Two rounds of severe storms are expected today, with the first bringing hail and damaging winds mainly south of I-80 this afternoon, followed by a broader second round this evening that could include all severe hazards, including tornadoes.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p> <!----> <!----><\/p>\n<p original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" data-v-ec26887a=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">What to know:<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Severe storms are expected to sweep across the Midwest today, with all hazards on the table, including tornadoes, destructive winds and large hail.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">This comes after severe storms on Monday dropped damaging tornadoes and hail across Minnesota, Wisconsin and Kansas. An active spring weather pattern has developed across the Central U.S. with severe thunderstorms likely throughout the week.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">Expected severe weather threats this week. (FOX Weather)<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Tuesday tornado threat includes Milwaukee, Chicago<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The severe weather threat has expanded for Tuesday. A Level 3 out of 5 severe storm risk is in effect across parts of Iowa, Wisconsin, Illinois, Indiana and Michigan, including Chicago and Milwaukee.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox32chicago.com\/www.fox32chicago.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/932\/524\/level-3.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">The Storm Prediction Center has just expanded the Level 3 of 5 severe weather threat zone for today.<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">A warm front will once again be re-established across this Level 3 threat area and will amplify storms that cross this boundary. These storms are expected to produce hail larger than 2 inches in diameter beginning mid-to-late afternoon.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Furthermore, conditions will be ripe for supercell thunderstorms capable of producing tornadoes EF-2 or higher along or south of the warm front.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The window for the most severe weather is between 5 p.m. and midnight. Additionally, the National Weather Service said several waves of thunderstorms and heavy showers could lead to flash flooding.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Where intense tornadoes are most likely to strike<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">The greatest potential for intense tornadoes today is concentrated along a corridor stretching across eastern Iowa, northern Illinois, and southern Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox32chicago.com\/www.fox32chicago.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/932\/524\/high-risk-zone.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">The Storm Prediction Center is concerned about the threat for intense (EF-3+) tornadoes across parts of the Midwest later today.<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Any discrete supercell storms that can develop along this boundary will have the best chance of producing intense, long-track tornadoes EF-3 or higher.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">If you are in the path of this expanded risk zone, now is the time to review your severe weather plan.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">As the evening progresses, this threat will likely transition into a damaging wind event as storms congeal into a fast-moving line across the Great Lakes.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Record spring heat provides high-octane fuel for Midwest tornado threat<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Record-breaking spring warmth is acting as high-octane storm fuel for today\u2019s severe weather, with temperatures soaring as much as 20 to 30 degrees above average across the Midwest.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox32chicago.com\/www.fox32chicago.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/932\/524\/wx-highs.jpg?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">Forecast high temperatures for Tuesday across the eastern half of the United States.<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">This unseasonable heat is rapidly increasing atmospheric instability, or CAPE (Convective Available Potential Energy), creating a volatile environment where air can rise explosively into the upper atmosphere.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">When this intense surface heat clashes with an approaching cold front and a powerful jet stream, it provides the raw energy needed to sustain long-track supercells and high-intensity tornadoes.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Wednesday: Third round of storms for Central US; potential for flash flooding<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Storms are expected to shift toward the Mississippi River Valleys, with the possibility for damaging wind gusts, hail and tornadoes primarily across a corridor that includes Oklahoma, eastern Kansas, western Missouri, eastern Iowa, western Illinois and parts of southern Wisconsin.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">In addition to the severe component, thunderstorms will release heavy moisture from the atmosphere, leading to downpours producing one to two inches of rain.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" class=\"full-width-image\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/images.foxtv.com\/static.fox32chicago.com\/www.fox32chicago.com\/content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/932\/524\/central-2-day-flash-flood-outlook-1.png?ve=1&amp;tl=1\" alt=\"\" loading=\"lazy\" fetchpriority=\"auto\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"\/> <\/p>\n<div class=\"info\" data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">\n<p data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\"><span data-v-2fe2fe3e=\"\">Flash flood threat (FOX Weather)<\/span> <!----><\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">A Level 1 out of 4 risk of flash flooding covers that same corridor from Texas to Michigan.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<h2 data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Chicago forecast: What&#8217;s next?<\/h2>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Wednesday could open with a few lingering showers in the morning and a thunderstorm is certainly possible at almost any time of day. Highs will be in the mid to upper 70s. The higher chance for a stronger thunderstorm arrives during the evening with all hazards once again in play, but perhaps not as widespread or as intense as the setup tonight.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">After any early morning showers end on Thursday, there should be some quiet time for the rest of the day with highs again well into the 70s.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div contenturlmp4=\"https:\/\/static-clips.fox.com\/proxy\/fts_clip\/svc_hf_fts_clip_prod\/WM_WFLD_45262768507_45262768628\/45262768628\/hf-uuid-3b3864b0-2086-48c8-9f20-76035ca0fd4b\/45262768628_syndication.mp4\" genres=\"News and Information\" ismcvodvideo=\"true\" class=\"featured featured-video video-ct\" data-v-4292be72=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<div class=\"contain\" data-v-4292be72=\"\">\n<div class=\"video-wrapper\" data-v-4292be72=\"\">\n<div class=\"anvato-styled-container\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/static-media.fox.com\/fmcv3\/prod\/fts\/bob9713avo9mhd4j\/qn6ozm6r37qbb8qj.jpg\" alt=\"Severe weather threat peaks tonight with possible tornadoes, large hail\" class=\"sr-only\" data-v-4292be72=\"\"\/> <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Friday should start dry, but the next storm system arrives late in the day and at night. It\u2019s still several days away, but some of those storms could be severe once again, followed by a distinct cooldown over the weekend.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<p data-v-871f4c88=\"\">In fact, it\u2019s possible Saturday night and Sunday night will have frost across much of our area away from the city. Highs on Saturday will be close to 60 but closer to 50 on Sunday with the cool weather continuing Monday.<\/p>\n<p> <!----><\/p>\n<div original-article-post=\"\" origination_station=\"WFLD\" class=\"group-source-title\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">\n<p class=\"group-source-paragraph\" data-v-4fbf7207=\"\"><b data-v-4fbf7207=\"\">The Source:<\/b> The information in this story came from FOX Weather and FOX Chicago&#8217;s Mike Caplan.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p> <!---->  <!----> <\/p>\n<section class=\"tags\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/weather\/severe-weather\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Severe Weather<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/us\/il\/cook-county\/chicago\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">Chicago<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/tag\/news\" class=\"tags-tag\" data-v-871f4c88=\"\">News<\/a><\/section>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fox32chicago.com\/weather\/chicago-weather-live-updates-tornadoes-hail\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\nSee more https:\/\/theglobaltrack.com\/<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>CHICAGO &#8211; A dangerous round of severe weather is expected to move through the Chicago area on Tuesday, bringing the threat of strong tornadoes, large hail and rapidly changing conditions from the afternoon into the evening. 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