Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued April 14 at 10:44PM CDT until April 14 at 11:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
April 14, 2026 - 8:44pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 9:15pm
Description:
At 1044 PM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Prospect Heights to Elmhurst, moving east at 45
mph.
HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and half dollar size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to
roofs, siding, and trees.
Locations impacted include...
Chicago, Evanston, Skokie, Des Plaines, Oak Park, Glenview, Park
Ridge, Niles, Irving Park, Austin, West Ridge, West Town, Lake
View, Logan Square, Humboldt Park, Rogers Park, Edgewater, Uptown,
Lincoln Park and Near North Side.
Instruction:
A Tornado Watch remains in effect until midnight CDT for northeastern
Illinois.
Prepare immediately for large hail and damaging winds. People outside
should move to a shelter, inside a strong building and away from
windows.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; DuPage, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: