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,

Dense fog early today will give way to potentially severe storms this afternoon and tonight before colder temperatures and a possible rain/snow mix move in.

Strong thunderstorms are sweeping through the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon, evening and into Wednesday, sparking possible tornadoes and causing damage.

According to NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman, Friday morning's rain will be the first of two stormy waves to hit the Chicago area. The first round was expected to move mostly across northern Illinois and impact far north and west counties, along with areas in southeastern Wisconsin.

Tornadoes, large hail and damaging winds are possible in the Chicago area today and overnight. Timing and details here:

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