Our strong storm system will trigger severe storms later today out in Iowa and we’ll keep an eye on these as they quickly move east. We’ve been upgraded by the Storm Prediction Center to a Marginal Risk–primary threat would be … Continue reading Severe Storms West Later Today
An EF-0 tornado was confirmed by the National Weather Service from that storm we were tracking LIVE near Cedar Lake into the Crown Point on Friday night. Here’s the track of the storm from the NWS: The details from the … Continue reading UPDATED: Tornado Confirmed In Lake County
A potent cold front continues to push east through the central and northern Plains bringing temps back down to fall-time reality for many across the Midwest. The storm system triggered widespread severe weather last night for portions of Oklahoma and … Continue reading Storms Possible Later Today Into Tonight
Our line of storms continues east towards the Region and will bring pockets of strong wind through in addition to heavy rain and lightning. Wind gusts of 50-60 mph have been common to our west with this line as it … Continue reading Midday Damaging Wind Threat
No rest for the weary folks, another day of hot, humid air will lead to more shower and storm chances, some of which could be severe. Round one is working through central Illinois now and will likely bring a round … Continue reading More Severe Weather Possible Today and Tonight
This line of intense storms we’ve been following continues to track east and a bit south bringing a line of heavy rain and strong, damaging winds with it. I’m still thinking between 8-9pm on the arrival–first in Lake County then … Continue reading Damaging Winds Likely This Evening
After a morning round of showers and storms (the leftovers of last nights complex of storms to our north) we’ll deal with some lingering pop-up downpours chances this afternoon, otherwise a mix of sun and clouds is expected. We’ll be … Continue reading Strong To Severe Storms Possible Late Tonight
The first winter storm of the season for the eastern half of the US will develop and move up the Tennessee and Ohio Valley eventually making it’s way into the eastern Great Lakes Monday and Tuesday. This system will bring … Continue reading Lake Effect Snow Monday & Tuesday
Our anticipated line of severe storms producing damaging winds plowed through the Region this afternoon bringing widespread wind damage in its path. Here is the updated list of severe weather reports and pictures from our Region Weather community. Here’s a … Continue reading Region Pictures & Storm Damage Reports
The Storm Prediction Center out of Norman, Oklahoma highlights the areas of the United States that may see severe thunderstorms each day. It’s called the Convective Outlook. You’ve likely seen the map before that shows the different thunderstorm risks with … Continue reading Severe Weather Categories Explained
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