Strong winds uprooted trees, downed power lines, and damaged several homes, splitting one in half in Roselawn.

Chicago is bracing for severe weather Sunday as a low-pressure system triggers a dramatic shift, bringing thunderstorms, the potential for tornadoes, and even snow.

The Chicago area could see strong-to-severe thunderstorms on Sunday, with damaging winds and isolated tornadoes possible according to forecast models.

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.

The same storm bringing the risk of severe weather and even a couple of tornadoes to the vast Chicago metro area into Wednesday evening will rapidly push cold air into the region Wednesday night along with snow.

Scattered showers and storms will affect Chicagoland late tonight through early Friday morning, with a risk of hail in some areas.

Following the exit of thunderstorms, Chicago will see a sharp drop in temperatures as snow showers move in from the north. Forecasts suggest: Accumulation: Residents can expect a slushy coating with possible accumulations of 1 to 2 inches. Isolated areas may receive up to 3 inches, particularly before the Thursday morning commute.

Chicago’s south suburbs were hit with a tornado warning Wednesday evening after National Weather Service officials warned that a wave of showers and thunderstorms were expected to move through ...