Jacque Urick

ALT Graphic detailing today’s severe weather threat, including a map of the Day 1 Storm Prediction Center Outlook. Headline: Severe Thunderstorms Threat Today (Risk Level 3 out of 5) Sub-headline: Potential exists for destructive wind gusts of 75 mph or greater. What to Expect: A complex of thunderstorms may develop in northwest Illinois by early afternoon, expanding in coverage as it moves east southeast across the area with an average storm speed of 40 mph. Still some uncertainty on timing, with the latest thinking being: areas north of Interstate 80 roughly from 2 to 6 pm and areas south of Interstate 80 roughly from 4 to 9 pm. Main Threats: Destructive winds capable of structural damage and downing trees; Damaging hail capable of denting cars and siding; Frequent lightning; and Localized Flash Flooding (Risk level 1 of 4). Recommended Actions: Stay up to date with the latest forecasts through the morning and have multiple ways to receive warnings!