The Chicago area faces an elevated risk of severe weather on Tuesday evening, with intense storms capable of producing tornadoes, large hail and fierce winds. Parts of Grundy, LaSalle and Will counties have been upgraded to a “moderate” risk for severe weather,

Severe storms, tornado risk and flooding concerns today and overnight: Here's what Chicagoland needs to know.

There is a threat for severe weather Friday and Saturday, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said.

: As the potential for severe storms across the Chicago area looms, stay updated with the latest conditions from the NBC 5 Storm Team. Find our latest story here. A stormy system bringing heavy downpours was slowly creeping into the Chicago area Friday morning,

Dense fog keeps temperatures cool today before storms arrive Friday and quieter weather returns for the weekend.

Heavy rain that hit parts of the Chicago area caused some localized flooding Friday.

After a sunny 60-degree day, Chicago is expected to hit a record near 70 Monday before a strong spring storm brings a risk of severe weather Tuesday, followed by cooler temperatures and a slight chance of wet snow midweek.

Illinois is set to experience a warm spell, nicknamed a "false spring," this weekend amid scattered showers and clouds. Check out the forecast.