After an already stormy morning, the Chicago area is under a threat of severe weather Wednesday, but what exactly you'll see and when will depend on where you live.

The National Weather Service says strong to severe weather will impact the Chicago area from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, but the threat has diminished for some parts of northern Illinois. A flood advisory is in effect for the southern half of Cook County, and most of Will County and Lake County, Indiana, until 4:45 p.m.

According to meteorologists from Univision Chicago, the potential for severe weather is anticipated primarily in the afternoon hours on Sunday. The models suggest that storm activity may increase, leading to high-velocity winds and rainfall. Keeping an eye on weather alerts throughout the day can help residents take necessary precautions.

A semi driver was killed in Valparaiso as strong winds moved through the area, knocking out power for thousands, officials said. The storms uprooted trees, downed power lines, and damaged several homes,

The Storm Prediction Center has areas southeast of I-55 in an "Enhanced Risk," this is a level 3 of 5 on their severe risk scale. Locations near and along I-55 are in a "Slight Risk" (level 2 of 5), and then north and northwest portions of Chicagoland are in a "Marginal Risk" (level 1/5).

The meteorologist warns that although the morning's rain is significant, it is merely a prelude to potentially severe weather expected in the afternoon. The Storm Prediction Center has designated a Level 3 risk for the majority of the Chicago area, indicating an enhanced threat for severe weather.

Volatile spring weather will kick into high gear this week as a potential severe thunderstorm outbreak and life-threatening flooding loom large for tens of millions of people in the central and eastern United States.

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