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Hot, humid weather to start, then thunderstorms expected in Lake, McHenry counties

It’ll be another day of hot and humid temperatures before potentially severe thunderstorms are expected to roll into the Lake and McHenry county areas Friday into Saturday, weather officials said. The National Weather Service (NWS) announced that hot and humid conditions are expected to start the day again on Friday. Weather officials estimate Waukegan and […]

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Break out the shovels: NWS upgrades to winter storm warning, 8 to 12 inches of snow enroute

The National Weather Service has upgraded a heavy winter storm moving into the area tonight, saying Lake and McHenry counties could receive 8 to 12 inches of snow between early Saturday morning and Sunday morning. National Weather Service officials upgraded to a winter storm warning starting at 3 a.m. Saturday morning through 6 a.m. Sunday. […]

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Lake, McHenry counties see highest amount of snow in northern Illinois during two-day event

The weather service reports that Lake and McHenry counties saw the highest snowfall totals in the northern Illinois area during a two-day snow event this week, which led to many vehicle crashes. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Saturday that a clipper system brought periods of accumulating snow to northern Illinois starting Thursday evening and […]

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Snow leads to slick conditions, numerous crashes across Lake, McHenry counties

Snow led to slick conditions on roadways and resulted in numerous crashes reported across Lake and McHenry counties Thursday evening, authorities said. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement for Lake and McHenry counties, along with other surrounding counties on Thursday. The NWS warned that three waves of winter weather were expected […]

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Forecasters warn about three waves of wintry weather expected in northern Illinois

Forecasters say three waves of wintry weather, which will bring snow and slippery travel, are expected through Friday in the northern Illinois area. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued a special weather statement for Lake, McHenry, Boone, Winnebago, Cook, Will, Kane, DeKalb, Ogle, DuPage and Kendall counties. The NWS said that three waves of winter […]

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‘Powerful arctic’ cold front sweeping across Chicagoland area along with gusty snow showers

Forecasters say a powerful arctic cold front is sweeping across the Chicagoland area along with gusty snow showers Wednesday that could produce 50 mph winds. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Wednesday that the cold front will sweep across the area Wednesday afternoon with gusty snow showers and snow squalls in its wake. The timing window […]

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Weather service says gusty snow showers could impact commute in Chicagoland area

The National Weather Service says gusty snow showers are expected Wednesday afternoon and evening, followed by a sharp cold front, that could impact commuters. The National Weather Service (NWS) said Tuesday afternoon that scattered gusty snow showers and falling temperatures are expected Wednesday. The inclement weather is expected in the afternoon and evening behind a […]

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Chicagoland area sees first snowflakes of season Wednesday ahead of measurable snowfall

Forecasters say the Chicagoland area is seeing the first snowflakes of the season Wednesday evening ahead of measurable snowfall and high wind on Thursday. The National Weather Service (NWS) said the first snow of the season was expected late Wednesday into Thursday. Scattered to numerous snow showers are expected overnight. They may produce some light […]

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Line of thunderstorms to bring damaging winds, downpours across northern Illinois

A line of thunderstorms will sweep through northern Illinois this evening, with weather officials warning that it will bring damaging winds, heavy downpours and possibly localized flash floods. The squall line will move in a southeasterly direction and is expected to begin impacting northern Illinois at 5 p.m. this evening, according to the National Weather […]