Expect multiple rounds of severe weather through Thursday

Forecasts call for several rounds of severe weather rumbling into the suburbs through Thursday.

Meteorologists at the National Weather Service bureau in Romeoville said there will likely be two “windows” of severe weather today, the first starting at about 1 p.m.

The first round could last until about 7 p.m. and brings a threat of damaging winds with gusts exceeding 75 mph.

The second round is expected after 7 p.m. and could last until about 11 p.m. with the potential for more damaging winds.

More storms are expected Thursday with the an 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. window for the first batch. Northern suburbs are likely to be more affected by this storm, meteorologists say.

The second round Thursday is anticipated to last from about 3 p.m. to 9 p.m. and could be more damaging. Both systems Thursday could bring tornadoes and other damaging winds, along with hail and the potential for flash flooding.

Expect sunny skies and warm temperatures Friday and Saturday, with a chance of more showers Saturday night.