While the first round of rain and storms were moving into the Chicago area Monday morning, it wasn’t until later that showers and storms could turn severe.

ABC7 Chicago meteorologists are tracking a chance for severe weather on Monday that could bring damaging winds, hail and tornadoes.

CHICAGO - The storm prediction center has lowered its threat assessment for Chicagoland from level three to level two.  This is far from an "all clear," but it does signal a possibility for less-intense thunderstorms in our area.

Portions of Chicagoland are expected to have showers and thunderstorms in the overnight hours as a line of storm systems moves into several counties, according to the National Weather Service.

A tornado watch remains in effect for part of northwest Indiana as the threat of tornadoes from two rounds of severe storms has otherwise ended for the Chicago area.

A freeze warning brings early morning temperatures near or below 30 degrees in some areas. A warming trend pushes highs into the 70s by Tuesday and possibly 80 by Thursday. Showers return late Thursday into Friday,

After a short stretch of chilly weather, temperatures are warming back up to early June-like levels around Chicagoland on Tuesday, with pleasant temps forecast for the rest of the work week. A chance of storms is also back in the forecast Tuesday,