Severe storms bringing potentially damaging winds are approaching the Chicago area late Friday night, as a fast-moving squall line races through the state.The fast-moving line of storms will be capable of producing destructive winds over 70 miles per hour and potential tornadoes before the storm system clears the Chicago area and Northwest Indiana around 3 a.

MAIN LINE SATURDAY NIGHT: The main line will move through between 8 PM and 4 AM. Winds could reach 60 mph. The main risk is damaging wind and potential flooding. The Tornado risk will remain low but not zero. The chance for a spin-up along the line is highest on the Plateau.

The storms are moving through Missouri and parts of Illinois at this time and will continue rolling east through the region. Here is what you need

After the storms clear out, high winds will remain on Saturday, with a high wind warning in effect from 7 a.m. to noon.

Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 10 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday, March 13, 2025.

What started as a summer-like day Friday will end with potentially severe storms as a powerful system prepares to sweep across the region, but there's a narrow window of time you'll want to make sure you're prepared for.

AccuWeather storm chasers and forecasters are warning of a high risk for dangerous tornadic storms in the Midwest and Gulf Coast from March 14-15. Meteorologist Mary Kay Kleist has your 5 p.m. First Alert Weather forecast for Thursday,