Limited Thunderstorm Risk in Chicago Area Monday Night
The National Weather Service (NWS) in Chicago has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for portions of north-central Illinois, northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana. While no hazardous weather is expected today or tonight, the forecast indicates a limited risk of thunderstorms on Monday night and Tuesday. Additionally, hazardous conditions for small craft are likely from Wednesday through Saturday in the nearshore waters of Lake Michigan, affecting areas from Winthrop Harbor, Illinois, to Michigan City, Indiana. The NWS has stated that spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight. Source time: 343 AM CDT Sun Oct 11 2026.