Chicago Weather: Strong storms move through area

CHICAGO (WLS) — The Chicago area could see severe storms move through on Wednesday.

Much of the Chicago area is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather, with areas in the far western suburbs at a Level 1 risk and a Level 3 risk for parts of Indiana.

The National Weather Service issued a Severe Thunderstorm Watch for LaPorte County until 3 p.m.

ABC7 Meteorologist Tracy Butler said a line of rain showers with isolated storms were expected to move into the area from 8 a.m. to noon.

In the afternoon and evening hours, Butler said there is potential for severe storms to move through, especially for northwest Indiana.

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The high winds led to Metra UP-North stopping all inbound and outbound trains about 10 a.m. There will be extensive delays.

They began moving again shortly after the stoppage.

Wednesday will also be very warm, with heat indices near 100 in places, particularly the southern suburbs.

Later storm could pop up between 3 and 9 p.m., ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said.

Hail and wind remain the greatest threat, but an isolated tornado is possible.

Emergency officials on Wednesday also gave an update after assessing storm damage from storms earlier this month, after flash flooding damaged homes in Cook County.