Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued June 24 at 6:43PM CDT until June 24 at 7:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
June 24, 2026 - 4:43pm
Expires:
June 24, 2026 - 5:15pm
Description:
At 642 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Bloomingdale,
or over Glendale Heights, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.
SOURCE...Trained weather spotters. At 636 PM widespread tree damage
was reported in Bartlett.
IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect considerable
tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes,
roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Elgin, Schaumburg, Des Plaines, Wheaton, Downers Grove, Elmhurst,
Lombard, Bartlett, Streamwood, Carol Stream, Hanover Park, Addison,
Glendale Heights, Elk Grove Village, St. Charles, Glen Ellyn, West
Chicago, Hinsdale, Burr Ridge, Oak Brook, Westmont, Roselle, Lisle,
Darien, and Bloomingdale.
Instruction:
Remain alert for a possible tornado! Tornadoes can develop quickly
from severe thunderstorms. If you spot a tornado go at once into the
basement or small central room in a sturdy structure.
Prepare immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground
lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from
windows.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; DuPage, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: