Thursday, August 24, 2023

Hazardous Weather Outlook for McHenry Co., IL

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HWOLOT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
1135 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023


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1135 AM CDT Thu Aug 24 2023 /1235 PM EDT Thu Aug 24 2023/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of North Central
Illinois...Northeast Illinois and Northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Limited Damaging Wind Risk...up to 70 mph.
Limited Hail Risk...up to quarter size
Extreme Excessive Heat Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Oppressive and dangerous heat and humidity will continue today
with peak afternoon heat indices above 110 degrees.

A few strong to severe thunderstorms are possible late this
afternoon and evening, primarily north of Interstate 80. Damaging
wind gusts will be the main threat with any storms.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday.

Friday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk at night.
Limited Excessive Heat Risk south of Interstate 80.
Saturday and Sunday...
High Swim Risk Lake Michigan Shore

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotters may be needed this afternoon and evening.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Moving toward the southeast at 30 mph.


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