The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for multiple counties in northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin, while several…
The National Weather Service has issued a severe thunderstorm watch for multiple counties in northeastern Illinois and southeastern Wisconsin, while several Chicago-area counties saw severe thunderstorm warnings.A severe thunderstorm warning was also issued for parts of Will, Lake County and Cook County. The biggest threats with these storms were wind gusts of up to 60 mph and quarter-sized hail.
The warning for Cook County remains in effect until 2:45 p.m., while the one for Lake County is in effect until 3 p.m. and Will County continues through 3:15 p.m. An earlier severe thunderstorm warning issued for northern DeKalb County and southwestern McHenry County until 1:15 p.m. was allowed to expire.
According to the watch, isolated tornadoes are possible with any severe storms that develop, along with two-inch diameter hail and wind gusts of up to 65 miles per hour. Hail of that size can cause significant damage to vehicles and the siding of homes and buildings, while excessive wind gusts can damage roofs and tree branches, officials said.Feeling out of the loop? We'll catch you up on the Chicago news you need to know. Sign up for the weekly
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