After a foggy start Friday, potentially severe storms were in the forecast for Friday evening across the Chicago area.

Severe weather is expected to hit Chicagoland this week, and tornadoes can’t be ruled out. Here’s what we know.

The morning thunderstorms led to a ground stop at O’Hare Airport, with more rounds of strong to severe storms on the way with “all weather hazards at play.”

After a very active weather pattern with storms and even a tornado in parts of the state on Friday, things will be much calmer today.

Since Easter doesn’t occur on the same date each year, the temperature and precipitation values can vary dramatically.

Showers and a few storms are possible through early afternoon before skies clear with highs near 70. Fog develops tonight, followed by a warm, partly sunny Thursday near 80, then a chance for severe storms Friday night. CHICAGO - Showers and a few storms are possible until early afternoon. Highs will be around 70 with clearing skies.

Lake County, Illinois officials say water levels remain high in the Fox and Des Plaines rivers. Dry weather expected this week should give impacted neighbors some relief.

The Chicagoland area will have a warm Friday before evening thunderstorms — potentially severe — make way for a chilly Saturday.