Severe thunderstorms will continue to prowl the central United States through the weekend with some areas at risk for damage stemming from high winds, hail, tornadoes and flooding.

Portions of the eastern United States will remain at risk for more episodes of flooding downpours and thunderstorms capable of producing strong wind gusts into this weekend.

Severe thunderstorm warnings popped off in the greater Chicago area through the evening Thursday. While the weather quieted down later in the night in Chicago, dangerous weather continued. A tornado warning was issued for central Bureau County until 11 p.