Storms to bring 'torrential rainfall,' potential flooding, tornadoes to Chicago area Wednesday

Two storm fronts are expected to hit the Chicago area Wednesday, with the first round bringing showers and thunderstorms (7-11 a.m.) and the second round carrying a higher risk of severe weather, including tornadoes and torrential rainfall (3-10 p.m.). The South Side of Chicago and southern Cook County face elevated risks, while flash flooding is possible due to heavy rain following recent storms.