Chicago is preparing for severe weather on Monday, with two rounds of storms expected to impact the city. The first round is anticipated around lunchtime, potentially disrupting midday activities with heavy rain and strong winds. The second, possibly more intense, round of storms is forecast for the evening hours, posing further risks to residents and infrastructure. Although the strongest storms are predicted to affect central and southern Illinois, Chicago could still experience significant weather activity, including heavy rainfall, damaging winds, and hail.