Chicago severe weather chances continue Thursday, Friday, Saturday

Key Points:

• The Chicago area is expecting more heavy rain and severe storms Thursday through Saturday, following recent tornadoes from a destructive derecho.
• Thursday will bring widespread rain starting around 11 a.m., with the heaviest rain and strongest storms hitting southern suburbs and areas west and south of Chicago; a slight risk of severe weather, including damaging winds and a tornado risk, is forecast for parts of the region.
• Rain and thunderstorms will continue through Thursday night into early Friday morning, mainly affecting southern suburbs, with rain totals possibly exceeding three inches in some southern areas by Friday evening.
• Another round of storms is expected Friday night into Saturday morning, with the entire Chicago area under a marginal severe weather risk including strong winds and large hail, before rain tapers off by early afternoon Saturday.
• Additional showers and storms are forecast for Sunday, extending the unsettled weather pattern for the region.