Early Friday morning, torrential rain fell across Cook County. Multiple crashes were reported on Chicago roads and highways and thousands were left without power across the Chicago area.

Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday, forcing the evacuation of tens of thousands of people from the Windy City Smokeout.

Chicago faced a stormy weekend with severe weather threats, including hail and gusty winds, according to forecasts.

Potentially dangerous storms accompanied by damaging winds and hail were possible in the Chicago area on Friday night.

More than a month's worth of rain fell on Chicago in 90 minutes on Tuesday evening, according to the National Weather Service (NWS). "There were numerous reports of flooded viaducts, several reports of water rescues, and a few reports of flooded basements," the NWS said.

Friday, temperatures are expected to reach the mid 80s with a 40 percent chance of heavy rain. Saturday, the chance of thunderstorms is 50 percent with highs in the upper 80s.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- More severe weather is in the forecast for Friday after a round of storms moved through on Thursday. Pockets of rain and storms continued to linger in the area Friday morning. The storms have caused problems on the CTA Yellow Line, with service suspended for debris on the track.

The opener of a four-game series between the Cleveland Guardians and Chicago White Sox has been postponed because of rain.

Snow seasons in Chicago are tracked from July through the following June. The area normally can expect 38.4 inches.