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Crews working to restore power, clean up downed trees and debris after severe thunderstorms in Lake County

Crews were kept busy Tuesday evening into Wednesday morning responding to downed trees and power lines, which resulted in power outages, after severe thunderstorms in Lake County. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for southern Lake County around 5:45 p.m. Tuesday. The warning said severe thunderstorms were located along a line […]

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Severe thunderstorms producing large hail moving through Lake, McHenry counties

Severe thunderstorms, producing up to 70 mph wind gusts and golf ball-sized hail, were moving through Lake and McHenry counties Tuesday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a severe thunderstorm warning for eastern McHenry County around 5:15 p.m. Tuesday in effect until 6:30 p.m. A severe thunderstorm was located near Woodstock moving east at […]

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Weather service warns of hurricane-force winds, tornadoes possible during severe storms in northern Illinois

Forecasters are warning about severe thunderstorms that will bring the threat of hurricane-force winds, tornadoes and damaging hail to the Chicagoland area Monday evening. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Monday afternoon for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and […]

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NWS warns of strong to severe storms possible Sunday evening across Chicagoland area

The National Weather Service said strong to severe storms are expected later Sunday in the Chicagoland area, with “all severe hazards” being possible. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Sunday for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and Ford counties. […]

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NWS warns of severe thunderstorm threat Monday, with tornadoes possible Tuesday in Chicagoland area

The National Weather Service is warning about severe thunderstorms Monday and Tuesday in the Chicagoland area, with tornadoes possible during Tuesday’s storms. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook Monday morning. The outlook includes Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, Kendall, Grundy, Kankakee, Livingston, Iroquois and […]

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NWS issues tornado watch amid severe weather threat in northern Illinois

The National Weather Service has issued a tornado watch for the Chicagoland area for Tuesday afternoon into the evening due to storms that bring the potential for tornadoes. The National Weather Service (NWS) first issued a hazardous weather outlook early Tuesday afternoon for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, DuPage, Kane, Will, Ogle, Lee, DeKalb, LaSalle, […]

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NWS warns about severe thunderstorm threat, possible tornadoes Tuesday in Illinois

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

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Severe weather could bring thunderstorms, damaging winds and tornadoes to northern Illinois

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

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Possible severe thunderstorms, summer-like temps to quickly switch over to frigid temps, snow in Chicagoland area

Summer-like temperatures and possible severe thunderstorms in the Chicagoland area Tuesday will give way to frigid temperatures and snow overnight into Wednesday. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a hazardous weather outlook for portions of north central Illinois and northeast Illinois Tuesday morning. The outlook includes Lake and McHenry counties as well as the rest […]