Strong to severe storms are possible in the Chicago area Tuesday and Wednesday, with a greater chance on Wednesday.With hot temperatures and high humidity levels, the environment is primed for stronger storms to fire up during the afternoon and evening hours.

A better chance of severe storms will arrive on Wednesday. Tonight will be partly to mostly cloudy with a few showers and storms. Temperatures will remain warm near 70 degrees. Wednesday will bring a brief cooldown with highs likely in the upper 70s to near 80 degrees. Scattered showers and storms are likely, and some storms may be severe.

The Chicago area will see several waves of rainstorms on Tuesday and Wednesday before a weekend of summer heat, according to the National Weather Service.