At least we'll have those May flowers to look forward to, but first we need to get through the April showers that will sadly be mucking up your springtime plans this week. (Speaking of, here's our guide to the best things to do in April 2025 in Chicago for when things are, you know, drier.)
This past Sunday was quite an eventful one weather-wise, with severe thunderstorms raking the greater Chicago area and prompting downed trees, damaged buildings, delayed baseball games (sorry, White Sox fans) and a downpour of rain. Not to mention the subsequent tornado warnings and watches throughout the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana, leading to a brief ground stop issued at O'Hare International Airport.
According to NBC Chicago, the rough weather isn't over just yet, despite what this chilly but relatively dry Monday might have you thinking. Another set of strong-to-severe storms are expected to hit Illinois and Indiana Tuesday and Wednesday, with showers reportedly starting around 6pm tomorrow evening. As the severe weather ramps up going into the workday on Wednesday, local meteorologists are reporting that Chicagoans may be seeing a repeat of Sunday's showers, storms and, yes, even tornadoes.
The Chicago branch of the National Weather Service tweeted out: "The potential for severe weather returns as early as Tuesday night (threat level 1 and 2 of 5) as multiple waves of storms life across the area, mainly after midnight. Large hail, gusty winds and lightning are the main hazards of the storm."
The weather warning continues: "An even greater threat for severe weather exists on Wednesday (level 3 out of 5 areawide) with all hazards possible: including damaging winds, large hail and tornadoes! Similar to Sunday's severe weather there remains some forecast uncertainty. Stay tuned!"
The National Weather Service also reminded those in the area to "have a plan in place if you need to seek shelter if a warning is issued for your area," whether you're at home, work, school or out on the roads. You can check out their advisory timeline here to prepare for this week's weather—after all, you'd rather be safe than sorry!