Articles filed under Severe Weather
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Lightning strike causes house fire in AlgonquinJun 13, 2022 8:16 PM - A home in Algonquin caught fire after being struck by lightning Monday evening.
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Tornado warning issued in north-central Cook CountyMay 25, 2022 4:18 PM - A tornado warning is in effect until 4:30 p.m. for north-central Cook County. The National Weather Service said a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over the Prospect Heights area, moving northeast at 35 mph.
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'This is a big deal': Lake County gets millions for flood control projects
May 10, 2022 12:29 PM - "Once in a generational opportunity" for Lake County to curb flooding is how officials are describing 14 projects in the works that will be funded with $122 million in state and federal dollars. -
Tornado confirmed in Oak Brook; No injuries, only minor damage reported
May 1, 2022 4:51 PM - A small tornado touched down Saturday afternoon in Oak Brook, causing minor damage along its nearly two-mile path, but no injuries, the National Weather Service said. -
Tornado watch in effect until 8 p.m. Saturday for some suburban counties
Apr 30, 2022 3:25 PM - The National Weather service has issued a tornado watch Saturday afternoon that is in effect until 8 p.m. for Boone, De Kalb, DuPage, Ford, Grundy, Iroquois, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, La Salle, Lee, Livingston, McHenry, Ogle, Will, and Winnebago counties. -
Constable: Longing to move on from groundhog and graupel
Apr 19, 2022 5:20 AM - Way back on Feb. 2, Woodstock Willie, the suburbs' progrosticating groundhog, emerged from his burrow to forecast an early spring instead of six more weeks of winter. Then he caught a flight to Cancun.
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Severe thunderstorms possible today, high winds Thursday
Apr 13, 2022 2:58 PM - Severe thunderstorms are possible today with the potential for tornadoes south of Interstate 80 with high winds expected to last through Thursday. -
Schaumburg to hold Severe Weather Workshop April 27Apr 3, 2022 5:24 PM - The village of Schaumburg is inviting the public to attend a Spring Severe Weather Workshop designed to provide participants with a variety of information and resources to remain safe when inclement weather strikes.
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Are you prepared for spring storms? Safety tips and reminders as the season begins
Mar 31, 2022 6:49 AM - With spring storms on the way, preparation is key to staying safe, experts say. -
Illinois Extension: Be ready for severe weather before the sirens go off
Mar 1, 2022 12:08 PM - Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Week is Feb. 28 to March 4. The early awareness allows communities to prepare before any spring severe weather events. As part of that preparation, many communities will test their Public Alert System.
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