Severe Weather Expected Late This Afternoon

Severe weather could hit central and northern Illinois today.  The National Weather Service says thunderstorms are expected to develop late this afternoon north of I-74, pushing southeast across the region.  Hail larger than golf balls will be possible with the strongest storms, and a few strong tornadoes are also possible.  During the evening, the severe weather threat will trend toward damaging winds with gusts over 70 miles per hour possible.