The NWS Storm Prediction Center is forecasting a moderate risk for severe weather from the Mid-Mississippi Valley to the Great Lakes Monday. Primary risks will be from large hail and damaging winds. A few significant tornadoes are also possible. (Photo From The National Weather Service)

The National Weather Service has issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of northern Indiana and southwest lower Michigan.

According to the NWS, there is a chance for thunderstorms through this afternoon with isolated wind gusts up to 60 mph possible within the strongest of the storm cells. Thunderstorms are expected tonight with a greater potential for damaging winds and large hail, along with heavy rainfall. The NWS notes that storms are most likely between 12 a.m. to 4 a.m. and that storms could be severe.

Tomorrow brings another chance of rain, mainly before 7 a.m. The NWS notes that there will be a 30 percent chance of rain and showers early in the morning on Tuesday with a 40 percent chance of showers on Wednesday, mainly after 2 p.m., as well. Wednesday evening also bears the chance of rain with a 30 percent chance of showers before 8 p.m.

Though the weather early this week may have many worried for the holiday weekend, the NWS is expecting sunny weather. Thursday is expected to be mostly sunny with a high near 73 degrees. Independence Day will also be sunny with a high near 76 degrees and a low around 56 degrees Friday evening.

Saturday and Sunday the sunshine will continue with highs of 79 and 80 degrees.

For further information about local weather, visit the National Weather Service’s website here.