Rain and storms moving in Tuesday morning could break apart as it reaches the Chicago area -- or, it could bring pea-sized hail and gusty winds.

What about snakes in the studio? Jim Galeno, owner of JG's Reptile Road Show joined the NBC 5 morning team Wednesday, along with a few friends -- including a giant tortoise, two pythons ...

Anyone with outdoor plans for the Easter observance could be dodging raindrops or even scattered thunderstorms in the Chicago area.