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Severe weather is looking increasingly likely on Wednesday with all hazards possible — damaging winds, hail, and tornadoes. Details will become clearer in the coming days, but as of now, it looks like the timeframe will be roughly midday through 6pm.

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SUNDAY: SEVERE STORMS EXPECTED 🔺TIMING: 12p - 5p 🔺HAZARDS: Damaging winds (60-75mph), large hail (up to 2" in diameter), tornadoes 🔺WHERE: All of Chicagoland, but highest risk is along and SE of I-55

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SUNDAY SEVERE THREAT‼️There is an increasing threat for severe storms on Sunday, especially near and S of I-80 where the Storm Prediction Center has an Enhanced Risk (level 3 of 5). Areas north of I-80 are in a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5). See image 2 for an explanation of the SPC’s risk categories.

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HELLOOOOO 70s! A few showers/storms early Friday morning, but we'll clear out the cloud cover by afternoon. ENJOY!

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Good morning! Decreasing clouds today with highs in the low 50s. Temps will be a few degrees cooler near the lake!

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Good morning, Chicago! Decreasing clouds and breezy today. Temps in the upper 40s. Enjoy!

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WIND ADVISORY: 6 PM this evening through midnight. West winds will increase to 20-30 mph with gusts up to 50 mph. Gusty winds may blow around unsecured objects.

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3:30 PM Radar Update -- Rain continues to spread across Chicagoland. Now seeing heavier downpours in McHenry, Lake (IL), DeKalb, Kane, NW Cook, DuPage, and LaSalle. Showers will end from west to east this evening.

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Good morning, Chicagoland! Increasing clouds and breezy today with highs in the upper 50s. Happy Friday! 😃

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The NWS has confirmed 8 tornadoes from Wednesday’s storms… three of those in Gary, Indiana.

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As expected, it was a busy night across Chicagoland. We're seeing several reports and images of damage in the south suburbs and in NW Indiana. So far, I haven't heard of any injuries, thank goodness. We'll have a full recap and a look at the damage coming up on the news at 9 PM.

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A strong storm located Crystal Lake is moving NE at 50mph. Expect heavy rain and nickel sized hail as this moves through eastern McHenry and northern Lake Counties.

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A strong storm located Grand Ridge is moving NE at 45mph. Expect heavy rain and penny sized hail as this moves through LaSalle County.

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A strong storm located over Genoa is moving NE at 55mph. Expect nickel sized hail as this moves into northwestern Kane and south central McHenry Counties.

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A strong storm located over Malta is moving NE at 60mph through DeKalb County. Nickel sized hail possible.

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Know the difference between a WATCH and a WARNING. Severe storms are expected late this afternoon into the early evening.

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SIGNIFICANT SEVERE RISK TODAY‼️ 🔺TIMING: 4pm-8pm 🔺HAZARDS: Damaging winds, tornadoes, hail The tornado risk has increased, especially south of I-88. SPC now has a 10% tornado risk for the south and SW burbs. The rest of Chicagoland has a 5% tornado risk. Have ways to receive severe weather alerts!

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Severe storms possible late Wednesday afternoon into early evening. SPC has most of Chicagoland in a Slight Risk (level 2 of 5). Damaging wind gusts, hail, and isolated tornadoes are possible. I’ll have an update for you in the morning!

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WEDNESDAY SEVERE UPDATE! The Storm Prediction Center has upgraded most of Chicagoland to a Slight Risk. This is a level 2/5 on their severe risk scale. Damaging wind gusts will be the primary concern, but a hail and tornado threat will be possible.

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The National Weather Service has confirmed 4 tornadoes touched down in Chicagoland Friday night. EF-0 in Yorkville EF-0 in Bartlett and Hanover Park EF-1 in Cedar Lake EF-0 in Schererville and Merrillville

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The Storm Prediction Center has most of Chicagoland highlighted for a severe storm risk Friday night into early AM Saturday. There are still quite a few uncertainties regarding the severity of the storms we'll see here, so check back for updates as we get closer to!

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We'll have to keep a close eye on the late Friday/early Saturday timeframe. Models are hinting at the potential for strong to severe storms in or near Chicagoland. Below is the Storm Prediction Center's Day 6 Severe Weather Outlook for Friday/early Saturday...

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Today is lovely, but Monday will be even better. Here's a peek at what it'll be like tomorrow afternoon! Helloooooo upper 60s!

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Good Sunday morning, Chicagoland! Sunny & beautiful today with highs in the upper 50s to near 60. Enjoy!!!

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Areas near and north of I-80 could see as much as 1-3" of slushy accumulation on Friday... but forget about that! Look at next week!!!!

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Good morning, Chicago! Sunshine and breezy today with highs in the low 40s. Have a good day!

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Good morning, Chicagoland ☔️ Plan for rain, occasional storms, and highs near 50.

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This week is Illinois Severe Weather Preparedness Week. As the weather becomes more active, it's time to start revisiting your severe weather plans. Both 2023 and 2024 were record-breaking years for tornadoes in Chicagoland. Take a look at the stats below...

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Good Sunday morning, Chicago! ☀️ Sunshine and mid to upper 30s today. See you tonight on Fox 32 Chicago!

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Happy Friday, Chicago! Partly sunny, warm, & VERY windy today. Gusts up to 45mph expected with highs in the mid to upper 50s.

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Good morning! Mostly cloudy & breezy today with a small chance for an isolated shower. Highs in the mid 40s.

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Good morning! Mostly sunny today with highs in the low 50s. Enjoy! 😎

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Good morning, Chicagoland! Sunshine with temps around 30 today. Happy Friday! 🤩

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Good morning, Chicagoland! Mostly sunny to partly cloudy today. Highs in the low to mid 20s. Stay warm!

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Good morning! Mostly cloudy with flurries today. Lake effect possible in NW Indy. Highs in the mid teens 🥶

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WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY for all of Chicagoland from 9 AM Wednesday to 3 AM Thursday. Travel could be very difficult, especially during the Wednesday evening commute. Snow will be heavy at times. Most areas will end up with 3-6", but an isolated 7" will be possible.

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Confidence is growing that heavy snow will impact travel in Chicagoland on Wednesday. It seems reasonable that at least parts of the area could see 6+". The big question mark is how far north that rain/snow line goes... which will impact snow totals, but cause ice concerns.

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WINTER STORM WATCH‼️ WHEN: Wednesday morning through late Wednesday night WHAT: Snow accumulations of 6 or more inches possible. Snowfall rates of an inch per hour are possible. IMPACTS: Travel could be very difficult. Hazardous conditions could impact the Wednesday evening commute.

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GUSTY EVENING AHEAD! West-northwest are expected to ramp up Thursday evening, mainly between 7 PM and midnight. Gusts may occasionally exceed 40 mph.

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Gooood morning, Chicago! Clearing skies today with highs around 40. Watch for ice this morning!

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9:33 PM UPDATE: We're seeing reports of crashes around the Chicagoland area. Roadways are becoming icy as freezing rain/drizzle continues to fall. Precipitation will taper off from west to east overnight, but roads/sidewalks/untreated surfaces will remain slick into early Thurs.

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LIGHTNING! We have a few lightning strikes near the Illinois/Indiana state line in the south suburbs. Heavy rain with this...and remember, this is freezing rain. Icing concerns are high with this cell moving into Newton County.

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Good morning, Chicago! Cloudy today and then freezing rain/drizzle tonight. Highs in the low 30s.

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Good morning, Chicago! Cold & windy today with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Plan for temps in the 20s.

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A Flood Advisory remains in effect for areas in the green polygons until 1 PM. Creeks/streams may rise out of their banks. Standing water possible on non-paved surfaces due to frozen soils. Flooding possible in poor drainage and urban areas.

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Good morning, Chicago! Clouds and showers move in this afternoon/evening. Highs in the MID 50s!!!!

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Good morning, Chicago! Mostly sunny again today with highs in the low to mid 40s. Enjoy!

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Good morning! 😎 Sunshine, gusty winds, and WARM temps today. Highs in the upper 40s!

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‼️FIRE WEATHER WATCH‼️ A Fire Weather Watch is in effect for most of Chicagoland from noon until 6pm today. NO OUTDOOR BURNING! Southwest winds will be 20-30mph with gusts up to 45 mph. With relative humidity as low as 25%, any fire that develops will catch a spread quickly.

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