Friday, May 26, 2017

Hazardous Weather Outlook for McHenry Co., IL

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HWOLOT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
325 PM CDT Fri May 26 2017


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325 PM CDT Fri May 26 2017 /425 PM EDT Fri May 26 2017/

THIS HAZARDOUS WEATHER OUTLOOK IS FOR NORTH CENTRAL ILLINOIS...
NORTHEAST ILLINOIS AND NORTHWEST INDIANA.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

WEATHER HAZARDS EXPECTED:
Significant Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Elevated Tornado Risk.
Elevated Hail Risk...up to quarter to half dollar size.
Elevated Thunderstorm Wind Damage Risk...up to 70 MPH.

DISCUSSION:

A complex of thunderstorms will spread move across areas along and
south of the Illinois and Kankakee rivers through the early to
mid evening. There is a risk for scattered severe thunderstorms
accompanying this complex of thunderstorms.

The primary severe risks are damaging wind gusts and severe hail,
with a few isolated tornadoes possible. There may also be
isolated thunderstorms ahead of anticipated linear development
that pose a risk for all severe hazards. For areas near and just
south of the Interstate 80 corridor, the main threats are expected
to be occasional cloud to ground lightning and heavy downpours.
The thunderstorm complex and associated severe risk is expected to
exit quickly southeast during the early to mid evening.

In addition...minor flooding will continue along portions of the
Kankakee River.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Saturday through Thursday.

Saturday and Sunday...
Limited Severe Thunderstorm Risk Saturday night into Sunday.
Monday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Tuesday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

DISCUSSION:

Thunderstorms are expected across portions of the area Saturday
night into Sunday. A few strong to severe thunderstorms will be
possible.

In addition...minor flooding will continue along portions of the
Kankakee River.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters will be needed through early to mid evening south of
Interstate 80.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Towards the east and east southeast at 40 to 50 mph.

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