Chicago Weather: Scattered Showers, Thunderstorms Thursday

CHICAGO (CBS)-- Rain is expected for the next few days.

Thursday's high temperature will be near 81 degrees with scattered showers and thunderstorms.

Heavy rainfall is likely and areas near McHenry and Aurora are at a greater risk for severe weather.

CBS 2 meteorologists will continue to provide updates on storms approaching the area.

The Chicago area could get 2 to 4 inches of rain over the next three days. There is potential for gusty thunderstorms, but flooding remains the biggest threat.