Tuesday forecast: Thunderstorms expected to move through area, transitioning to snow later

Weather officials said there was a chance of thunderstorms Tuesday morning as a band of storms move through the area transitioning into snow later this evening.

National Weather Service officials forecast a limited thunderstorm risk as a band of storms move along and east of Interstate 55 between noon and 4 p.m.

With the storm, up to an inch-size hail and winds up to 60 mph are expected, officials said. Possible wind gusts up to 55 mph are expected from 2 to 8 p.m.

Current morning conditions at O’Hare International Airport were 44 degrees with fog and mist. Farther south at Midway Airport there was light drizzle with fog and mist, at 50 degrees.

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