The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch.
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All of northern Illinois is under a severe thunderstorm watch.
The watch will be in effect until 8 p.m.
The storms could occur because a weak cold front is pushing its way through the area, National Weather Service officials said.
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