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Storm Report: Tornado Watch, Potential for Hail, Damaging Wind
The greatest threat of severe thunderstorms Thursday is between 2 and 9 p.m.
A tornado watch has been issued in DuPage and other counties, effective until 11 p.m. Thursday, according to the National Weather Service.
A tornado watch means conditions are favorable for tornado development. During a watch, people should be prepared to move a safe place if threatening weather approaches.
The National Weather Service issued a hazardous weather outlook Thursday morning, as rain and thunderstorms move though Illinois.
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The greatest threat of severe thunderstorms Thursday is between 2 and 9 p.m., according to the National Weather Service, and thunderstorms may continue through the evening.
Some thunderstorms could produce:
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- Locally heavy rainfall resulting in localized flooding
- Hail up to the size of half dollars
- Damaging winds up to 70 mph
- Frequent cloud-to-ground lightning
- Possibly an isolated tornado
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The main concern with this storm system is the potential for large hail and damaging winds, and it’s possible an isolated tornado could appear.
The ComEd outage map currently shows two power outages near Walnut Avenue and Maple Avenue affecting 243 customers and two other outages each affecting less than five customers around central Downers Grove.
In Woodridge, the map shows an outage affecting 32 customers near Janeswood Drive and Foxtree Avenue.
To report a power outage or brownout:
- Call ComEd at 1-800-334-7661
- Click here to report the outage online
- Use the ComEd Mobile App
- Subscribers to ComEd outage alerts can text “OUT” to 26633
A warm, moist airmass is moving through the region, but a cold front is expected to sweep through this evening. There’s a chance of more thunderstorms Sunday night, Tuesday and Wednesday, according to the outlook.
Detailed forecast via the National Weather Service
Thursday afternoon: Showers and thunderstorms likely. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, with a high near 74. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Thursday night: Showers and thunderstorms likely, mainly before 11pm. Some of the storms could be severe. Cloudy, then gradually becoming partly cloudy, with a low around 43. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 20 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Friday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 59. Breezy, with a west wind around 20 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph.
Friday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 35. West northwest wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Saturday: Sunny, with a high near 61. West wind around 5 mph.
Saturday night: Mostly clear, with a low around 41.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 47.
Monday: Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Monday night: Partly cloudy, with a low around 49.
Tuesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 72.
Tuesday night: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 53.
Wednesday: A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 69.
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