Severe thunderstorm warnings watch issued for northern Illinois, NW Indiana.
The National Weather Service issued a severe thunderstorm warning for a few collar counties.
and a severe thunderstorm watch for most of northern Illinois and northwest Indiana on Tuesday.
warning that the system could produce choppy waves on Lake Michigan, half-dollar-sized “damaging hail,”.
and winds as strong as 60 mph, strong enough to down tree limbs or power lines.
The warning, which indicates severe weather is expected, is in force until 2:30 p.m. and includes parts of DeKalb, Lee, Kane, and Ogle counties.
The severe thunderstorm watch, which indicates severe weather is likely, is in place until 9 p.m. and includes much of northern Illinois, including Chicago.
Storm warning regions may see 60 mph wind gusts, according to meteorologist Jake Petr, and half-dollar-sized hail is predicted on the radar.
“Vehicle damage from hail is anticipated. Roofs, siding, and trees are likely to be damaged by the wind, he added.
This year, there have been no reports of hail bigger than two inches in diameter in Chicago, which is uncommon. Brett Borchardt, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service’s Chicago office, stated.
“We usually average three to four reports per year.” According to radar imaging, Tuesday’s hail may measure up to 1.25 inches in diameter.
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Thunderstorms will be accompanied by southwest winds, which will be greatest in the Chicago region between noon and 6 p.m.
The severe weather, which the weather agency described as a 2 on a scale of 1 to 5, should have gone over the region by 8 p.m., according to the meteorological service.
“Severe thunderstorms with destructive winds and hail expect this afternoon between 12 and 8 p.m. According to a meteorological service warning.
“the greatest danger region for these storms is usually along and east of the Interstate Highway 55 corridor through northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.”
Strong winds may “blow about loose items like as garbage bins and patio furniture,” according to forecasters.
so homeowners should bring loose goods in from outdoors or find a method to secure them.
The weather may potentially cause waves on Lake Michigan, especially on the Indiana side of the lake east of the Indiana Dunes, according to meteorologists.
According to the weather service, “Thunderstorms may also cause locally irregular waves throughout the whole lakeshore.” Waves may reach 3 to 5 feet in height, with life-threatening currents possible.
The beach season for 2021 concluded on Monday, with lifeguards on duty for the last day of the year.
While the meteorological service advises against swimming, the city reminds residents that swimming in the lake would not be allowed until Memorial Day 2022.
The beach hazards statement, as well as a small craft advisory, are both in place until 1 p.m. Wednesday.
As the system comes into the region, the temperature is anticipate to drop considerably; experts predict that the low-temperature Tuesday will be 59 degrees.
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Severe thunderstorm warnings, watches issued for northern Illinois, NW Indiana