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High winds, hail and lightning possible as ‘strong to severe’ storms possible in Illinois

The National Weather Service says waves of strong storms, bringing hail, winds and lightning, could develop overnight into Sunday morning in Illinois. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Saturday afternoon. The outlook covers Lake and McHenry counties, along with the rest of northern Illinois. Storms are expected to develop in eastern […]

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‘Winter-ish weather’: NWS says rain will turn into snow, some areas of northern Illinois will see accumulation

The National Weather Service says that rain will turn into snow Sunday evening and snow accumulation in some areas of northern Illinois is possible. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Sunday that a “seasonably cold start” and “winter-ish weather” will kick off the week. Sub-freezing temperatures in some areas Sunday evening and in most areas […]

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Thunderstorms expected Saturday, snow showers possible on Monday in northern Illinois

Following record-breaking warmth earlier this week, forecasters say thunderstorms are expected Saturday and snow is possible on Monday in the northern Illinois area. The National Weather Service (NWS) said that the summer-like warmth on Thursday in the Chicagoland area broke records. The highest recorded temperature was in Wheeling at 85 degrees. At O’Hare Airport, the […]

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Severe thunderstorms move through Lake and McHenry counties, bring ping-pong ball-sized hail

Severe thunderstorms bringing ping-pong ball-sized hail moved through Lake and McHenry counties Tuesday afternoon and meteorologists say more storms are possible in the evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Tuesday morning. The outlook included Lake, McHenry, Winnebago, Cook, Will, Boone, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, Kane, DuPage, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, […]

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‘All modes of severe weather are possible’: NWS says uncertainty remains about storms Tuesday in Illinois

The National Weather Service says there is uncertainty about Tuesday’s storms, which could produce severe weather including large hail and tornadoes in Illinois. The National Weather Service (NWS) said showers will increase in coverage Monday evening with a few thunderstorms possible. A few of the storms may be strong enough to produce small hail. A […]

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Weather service warns of another round of severe weather, possible tornadoes Tuesday in Illinois

The National Weather Service is warning about another round of severe weather potentially bringing tornadoes, hail and damaging wind to Illinois on Tuesday. A weak cool front will move across the area tonight and become stationary across central Illinois and central Indiana Monday, the National Weather Service (NWS) said. It will lift back north as […]

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NWS warns Friday’s storms will bring ‘rare, significant severe weather threat’ to Illinois

The National Weather Service says there is a “rare, significant severe weather threat” for Illinois Friday that could bring thunderstorms, damaging winds and tornadoes. The National Weather Service (NWS) Chicago said in a statement early Friday that a complex weather scenario is expected to play out later today. There is an “all-hazards severe weather risk,” […]

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Forecasters warn of severe thunderstorms with threat of tornadoes, damaging winds in Chicagoland area

The National Weather Service says a severe weather system bringing storms and damaging winds, along with a threat of tornadoes, is expected Friday in the Chicagoland area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois […]

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High winds, up to 8 inches of snow possible as Lake and McHenry counties upgraded to winter storm warning

A winter storm warning has been issued and forecasters say five to eight inches of snow are possible along with high winds in Lake and McHenry counties Saturday. The National Weather Service (NWS) initially issued a winter weather advisory Friday morning. The weather service upgraded the advisory to a winter storm warning Friday afternoon. The […]