A tornado warning was issued in northwest Indiana and most Chicago-area counties saw severe thunderstorm warnings on an eventful Sunday afternoon.

The Storm Prediction Center has areas southeast of I-55 in an "Enhanced Risk," this is a level 3 of 5 on their severe risk scale. Locations near and along I-55 are in a "Slight Risk" (level 2 of 5), and then north and northwest portions of Chicagoland are in a "Marginal Risk" (level 1/5).

The Chicago area could see strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday, with isolated tornadoes and damaging winds possible.

National Weather Service weather balloon releases — tracking temperature, pressure and wind speed — have been temporarily suspended in Omaha, Nebraska, and Rapid City, South Dakota, because of staff shortages and reduced at six other sites in the Midwest and Great Plains, according to agency memos.

Severe thunderstorms prompted tornado warnings across the Chicago area on Wednesday, with snow showers expected overnight.

An intense line of thunderstorms moves into Chicago after 1 p.m. The threat of severe weather has increased across Chicago, with the risk of damaging wind, hail, and multiple tornadoes. The threat of severe weather ends by 9 p.m.

Severe weather continues to pose a risk for residents in the Chicago area, with a Tornado Watch recently issued for several counties. This article delves into the critical weather alerts affecting regions of Illinois and Indiana, outlines safety precautions, and explores the expected weather patterns in the coming days.

Ominous storm clouds loomed over a Chicago suburb on Sunday, March 30, as a tornado watch was in effect for the area.Footage captured by Matt Kluck shows storm clouds darkening the sky over Frankfort on Sunday afternoon.