The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Kendall County in northeastern Illinois...
Northern La Salle County in north central Illinois...
Southeastern Ogle County in north central Illinois...
Eastern Lee County in north central Illinois...
De Kalb County in north central Illinois...
Kane County in northeastern Illinois...
Southern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois...
Southern Boone County in north central Illinois...
* Until 500 PM CDT
* At 400 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Stillman Valley to near Wyanet, moving east at
55 mph.
These are very dangerous storms.
HAZARD...80 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be heavily damaged. Expect
considerable damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles.
Extensive tree damage and power outages are likely.
* Locations impacted include...
Aurora, Elgin, Carpentersville, St. Charles, Oswego, Algonquin,
West Chicago, McHenry, Batavia, Woodstock, Geneva, Sycamore,
Yorkville, Little Rock, Plano, Rochelle, Island Lake, Marengo,
Sandwich and Mendota.
Including the following interstates...
I-39 between mile markers 62 and 112.
I-88 between mile markers 67 and 119.
I-90 between mile markers 23 and 53.
This includes... Northern Illinois University, Sandwich Fairgrounds,
Aurora University, Elgin Community College, Fermilab, IL Math and
Science Academy, Kane County Cougars Ballpark, Mchenry County
College, Mchenry County Fairgrounds, Moraine Hills State Park,
Tri-County Fairgrounds, and Waubonsee Community College.
TORNADO...POSSIBLE
HAIL...<.75IN
WIND...80MPH