Severe thunderstorm watch issued for NE Illinois as front approaches …

A severe thunderstorm watch has been issued for parts of southern Wisconsin and far northeastern Illinois on Thursday afternoon.

According to the National Weather Service, the watch will take effect in Kenosha County in Wisconsin, as well as McHenry and Lake counties in Illinois.

That watch will remain in effect until 10 p.m.

All of northeastern Illinois and northwestern Indiana are currently at a “marginal” risk of severe weather Thursday afternoon, according to the Storm Prediction Center.

The main threats with any severe storms would be gusty winds and large hail, according to the SPC.

Those storms are forming as a cold front approaches the area, which will end an oppressive heat wave that has sent heat indices soaring.

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