May is off to chilly start, with frost advisories and freeze warnings going into effect and below-average temperatures as the month kicks off. The average high temperature for May 1, NBC 5 Storm Team Meteorologist Alicia Roman said,

High winds left damage, including downed trees and power lines, leaving hundreds without power on Monday night.

Weather officials warned of potentially severe thunderstorms that could bring tornadoes, strong winds and hail to several Illinois counties Monday.

Two rounds of showers and storms were in the Chicago forecast Monday, with severe weather chances bringing the risk of damaging winds and hail, heavy downpours and even the chance for an isolated tornado.

Chicago woke up on the cool side Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with temps hovering around 50°F, but the city is headed for a quick warm-up into the mid-70s this afternoon. The tradeoff: scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected after 3 p.

Portions of Chicagoland are expected to have showers and thunderstorms in the overnight hours as a line of storm systems moves into several counties, according to the National Weather Service.

ABC7 Chicago meteorologists are tracking a chance for severe weather on Monday that could bring damaging winds, hail and tornadoes.

CHICAGO - The storm prediction center has lowered its threat assessment for Chicagoland from level three to level two. This is far from an "all clear," but it does signal a possibility for less-intense thunderstorms in our area.

Chilly, foggy conditions with patchy frost start the day. Clouds increase with light showers expected later today and tonight. Cool weather continues into the weekend, with frost possible again before a gradual warmup next week.