Monday, July 1, 2024

Hazardous Weather Outlook for McHenry Co., IL

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HWOLOT

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
340 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024


Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage-
La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford-
Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will-
Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton-
340 PM CDT Mon Jul 1 2024 /440 PM EDT Mon Jul 1 2024/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central
Illinois...northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.

.DAY ONE...Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
High swim risk developing late Lake County IL shores

DISCUSSION...

There is a slight chance for thunderstorms tonight. Primary
threats are small hail and some wind gusts under 40 mph. Large
waves and strong currents will result in dangerous swim conditions
at Lake County Illinois beaches by early tomorrow morning.

.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday...
High swim risk Lake County IL shores.
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Wednesday...
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk mainly south of US-24.
Thursday through Sunday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk at times.

DISCUSSION...

A cold front Tuesday night will bring showers and storms to the
area through Wednesday morning. Storms will be in a weakening
phase as they reach the western portion of the CWA although some
storms may still be strong to severe. The main hazards are hail,
strong winds, and localized flooding. Another threat for strong
to severe storms exists Wednesday afternoon as a warm front lifts
into the southern portion of the area.

.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

Spotter activation will not be necessary through tonight.

GENERAL STORM MOTION OF THE DAY:

Moving toward the ENE at 20 mph.


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