Possible tornado with highs expected to reach the low 80s Friday in Chicago area

National Weather Service officials are expecting thunderstorms storms in the area Friday capable of large hail and a possible tornado while temperatures are expected in the low 80s. Officials said there is a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 9 a.m.

in portions of north central and northeast Illinois, and northwest Indiana. The storm may include large hail up to 2 inches in diameter, as well as damaging winds up to 60 mph. There is a possibility of tornadoes in the coverage area, officials said.



After 5 p.m. Friday, there is a slight chance of more storms.

Highs are expected in the low 80s. Current morning conditions at O’Hare International Airport are mostly cloudy at 65 degrees. At Midway Airport farther south, conditions are mostly cloudy and breezy at 64 degrees, officials said.

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