Chicago faces severe thunderstorms followed by snow

Chicago is expecting strong thunderstorms on Wednesday, following a cloudy day on Tuesday. Temperatures will drop to the 40s and 50s, with a chance of light rain early Wednesday. Rain and storms are anticipated in two main periods. The first will be between mid-morning and early afternoon, with some thunder expected but not severe weather. The second wave will arrive in the late afternoon, around 3 to 8 p.m. This could bring stronger storms, high winds, and large hail. There is a low risk of tornadoes. The area is under a Level 2 risk for severe weather. After the storms pass, snow is forecasted to move in from the north. Most snowfall will occur before the Thursday morning commute, with a potential accumulation of 1 to 2 inches. Some areas may see up to 3 inches. Last weekend, severe storms caused damage in parts of the Chicago area.