The threat of strong to severe storms returns to the Chicago area Tuesday, the NBC 5 Storm Team said, with the chance for winds gusting as high as 60 mph at times and heavy downpours as summer-like temperatures return to the forecast.

Chicago woke up Tuesday, May 12, 2026, under mostly cloudy skies and mid-40s temperatures, but the chill will not last. The city is headed for a fast jump into near 77°F this afternoon, and the weather will get feisty as it warms.

Weather officials warned of potentially severe thunderstorms that could bring tornadoes, strong winds and hail to several Illinois counties Monday.

Several counties across the Chicago area were under severe thunderstorm watches and warnings as a morning line made its way through — and more is on the way. A ground stop was issued for flights heading to Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport due ...

Mother’s Day will be perfectly dry but noticeably cooler. Highs tomorrow will max out in the low to mid 70s with low 60s for highs on Sunday. Monday will remain cool and there is a possibility of frost once again Monday morning, particularly in some of the outlying areas in far-northern Illinois.

Chief meteorologist Albert Ramon has the latest First Alert Weather forecast.

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"Several rounds" of rain and storms could make for a challenging weather weekend in the Chicago area as temperatures warm.