- Multiple rounds of storms expected today with the first round in the morning (4AM – 10AM) and a second round in the afternoon (12PM-7PM).
- Primary threats include large hail (over 2 inches), damaging winds (70+ mph gusts), and a few tornadoes in the afternoon, mainly in west-central Illinois.
- Repeated rounds of thunderstorms to bring an elevated risk of flash flooding, especially in areas that received heavy rain in the past week. A Flood Watch has been issued for portions of northwest and central Illinois.
Please visit www.ready.gov/severe-weather for more information on preparing for severe weather.
