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High Severity Alert

Tornado Warning

From Thu 7:40 pm until 8:15 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Take shelter in place or per instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Lake County

Description

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a Tornado Warning for... Northern Lake County in northeastern Illinois... Northeastern McHenry County in northeastern Illinois... Until 815 PM CDT. At 740 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms capable of producing both tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage were located along a line extending from near Hebron to McHenry, moving east at 45 mph. HAZARD...Tornado. SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation. IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is likely. These dangerous storms will be near... Round Lake Beach, McHenry, Round Lake, Fox Lake, Lake Villa, Johnsburg, Lakemoor, Twin Lakes, Spring Grove, and Long Lake around 745 PM CDT. Grayslake, Antioch, Lindenhurst, Venetian Village, Lake Catherine, and Third Lake around 750 PM CDT. Gurnee and Grandwood Park around 755 PM CDT. Waukegan and Wadsworth around 800 PM CDT. Zion, Beach Park, and Winthrop Harbor around 805 PM CDT. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris. TORNADO...RADAR INDICATED; MAX HAIL SIZE...0.00 IN
Moderate Severity Alert

Tornado Watch

Until Thu 11:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Attend to information sources as described in the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Lake County

Description

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE HAS EXTENDED TORNADO WATCH 89 TO INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNTIL 11 PM CDT THIS EVENING IN ILLINOIS THIS WATCH INCLUDES 4 COUNTIES IN NORTHEAST ILLINOIS COOK DUPAGE LAKE IL WILL THIS INCLUDES THE CITIES OF BOLINGBROOK, BUFFALO GROVE, CAROL STREAM, CHICAGO, DOWNERS GROVE, EVANSTON, GURNEE, JOLIET, LEMONT, LOMBARD, MUNDELEIN, NAPERVILLE, OAK LAWN, ORLAND PARK, PARK FOREST, SCHAUMBURG, WAUKEGAN, WHEATON, AND WILMINGTON.
Moderate Severity Alert

Gale Warning

Until Thu 9:00 pm CDT

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Action Recommended

Avoid the subject event as per the instructions

Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL. WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Moderate Severity Alert

River Flood Watch

From Sat 7:00 am until Tue 1:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Milwaukee/Sullivan - WI, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Fox River Lower near New Munster

Description

...FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY MORNING TO EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... WHAT...Flooding is possible. WHERE...Fox River Lower near New Munster. WHEN...From Saturday morning to early Tuesday morning. IMPACTS...At 11.5 feet, Water is in the yards of some homes in the Village of Salem Lakes and Town of Wheatland areas, including Riverside Dr and Shorewood Dr. There are 3-4 inches of water over 77th Street in the Town of Wheatland. ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 4:00 PM CDT Thursday the stage was 8.1 feet. - Forecast...Flood stage may be reached Saturday morning. - Flood stage is 11.0 feet. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood River forecasts are available for some but not all river gaging locations. The 7 day river forecast takes into account past precipitation, soil moisture conditions, and predicted precipitation for the basin. Precipitation is for the next 24 hours in the future from April through September and for 48 hours in the future from October through March. (Stages in ft.) Bank- Latest Forecast stages - Flood full observed ...for 7 pm... Location stage stage stage/time Fri Sat Sun Mon New Munster 11.0 10.0 8.05 4 pm 4/02 10.2 11.4 11.4 11.0 - Highest 24 hour change - observed in river stage - stage in (ft.) up to Highest stage - the last latest observed forecast in - 7 days stage next 7 days New Munster 8.31 10 pm 3/26 0.69 11.50 7 am 4/05 &&

More Information

...The Flood Watch continues for the following rivers in Wisconsin... Illinois... Fox River Lower Near New Munster affecting Lake and Kenosha Counties. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... If you are in the watch area, remain alert to possible flooding. Additional information is available at www.weather.gov. The next statement will be issued late tonight at 1245 AM CDT.
Low Severity Alert

Small Craft Advisory

From Thu 9:00 pm until Fri 4:00 am CDT

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Action Recommended

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Issued By

Chicago - IL, US, National Weather Service

Affected Area

Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL

Description

...GALE WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM CDT THIS EVENING... ...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 4 AM CDT FRIDAY... WHAT...For the Gale Warning, south winds to 40 kt and significant waves to 7 ft occasionally to 9 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds to 30 kt and significant waves to 6 ft occasionally to 8 ft expected. WHERE...Winthrop Harbor to Wilmette Harbor IL. WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 9 PM CDT this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 9 PM this evening to 4 AM CDT Friday. IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous waves which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
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