A line of severe storms triggered tornado warnings for parts of the area late Wednesday, and brought dangerous wind, hail and blinding downpours to the entire Chicago area.The severe storms had moved on from the Chicago area by 8 p.

Severe thunderstorms prompted tornado warnings across the Chicago area on Wednesday, with snow showers expected overnight.

There is a threat of strong to severe thunderstorms Wednesday in the Chicago area. The weather will be cloudy Tuesday into Wednesday, with temperatures dropping into the 40s and 50s and a possible stray shower toward daybreak. There will be on and off showers and thunderstorms Wednesday, ABC7 Chicago meteorologist Larry Mowry said.