Strong to severe storms are developing in northwest Illinois and moving east south east at approximately 30 mph. There is an increasing risk for damaging tornadoes, hail, and heavy downpours through 7 PM CDT tonight. #ILwx #INwx

A tornado watch has been issued for parts of Illinois and Indiana until 10 PM CDT

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Stay weather aware today Severe storms and intense heat

Large waves and life-threatening currents will continue to result in dangerous swimming and boating conditions along the southern Lake Michigan shores thru this even. Stay dry when the waves are high! For more info visit: weather.gov/greatlakes/bea…. #ILwx #INwx

.Alicia Roman tracking a beach hazard statement on NBC Chicago, while our George Mycyk NBC 🇺🇦 covering Winnetka Fire crews at Elder Lane Beach - searching for someone reported in Lake Michigan. (299 Sheridan Rd)

Good Morning Alicia Roman This person must have watched your weather on NBC Chicago this morning in Chicago. They were prepared with an umbrella and raincoat ……..and Segway while commuting to work or school. 😮 #ilwx

This is great!!

EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING goes in effect at 11am - 8pm Heat index up to 115°

RECORD HEAT TODAY: RECORD HI: 97° FORECAST HI TODAY: 98°

2PM TEMP / HEAT INDEX

Good morning! We're all smiles this Friday. I always enjoy filling in with this crew 😊 Hope you join us on NBC Chicago

Alicia Roman Here is a slo-mo version of the fog on the far south side. This is sure to impact the morning commute. Full details with Kye Martin on NBC Chicago all morning.

Good Morning Alicia Roman The flakes are falling in the city. In the past 15 minutes the snow has increased in size and shape. ❄️

Snow is pretty but ……… Alicia Roman will have all the details about when the flakes will stop falling and hopefully when the sun might come out. NBC Chicago

Yes!! 🙌🏽🙌🏽

Ugh! Looks like and feels like a chilly FALL day! 😞😞

All star!! ⭐️🇺🇸🥇🙌🏽

this is us 🎯 Alicia Roman Evrod Cassimy Michelle Relerford NBC Chicago thanks everyone for watching this week!