Chicago weather forecast tomorrow includes conditional severe threat, with risk of large hail, high winds

CHICAGO (WLS) — There is a possibility of isolated severe weather Thursday night under specific conditions.

Storms may develop between 5 and 10 p.m., with large hail being the primary concern, according to ABC7 Chicago meteorologists.

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High winds are a secondary concern, while the likelihood of tornadoes is minimal, yet not entirely absent.

The Chicago area is under a Level 2 threat of severe weather.

RELATED: Indiana opens relief fund applications after deadly storms slam area

There is a higher risk in southern Wisconsin and east across the lake into Michigan.

If storms were to occur, they would likely develop over Cook or DuPage counties and then quickly move to the northeast.

The record high for Thursday is 91 degrees, but some parts of the area might see 92.

It will also be humid.

Beyoncé’s “COWBOY CARTER TOUR” is set to take the stage at Soldier Field at 7 p.m. Thursday.

Friday will be very windy, with a high risk of spreading brushfires. Winds could gust above 45 mph.

Highs on Friday will be in the mid to upper 80s again.

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