Live radar: Track rain and storms across the Chicago area as watches, warnings take effect

Strong Storms Bring a Threat of Tornadoes on Thursday

Parts of Iowa, Illinois, Wisconsin and Missouri are in the bull’s-eye of powerful storms sweeping through this week.

Millions brace for days of rain, flooding as spring severe weather pattern kicks off across Plains, Central US

More than 52 million people are under a severe weather threat across parts of the Plains, Midwest, Ohio Valley and the Mid-Atlantic on Wednesday, the first of several days of storms expected to last through the weekend — setting the stage for potential flash flooding.

Live radar: Track rain and storms across the Chicago area as watches, warnings take effect

Several counties across the Chicago area were under severe thunderstorm watches and warnings as a morning line made its way through.