Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 12:19PM CDT until July 27 at 12:45PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 10:19am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 10:45am
Description:
At 1219 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located over Lake Forest,
moving southeast at 25 mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts and ping pong ball size hail.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail
damage to roofs, siding, windows, and vehicles. Expect
considerable tree damage. Wind damage is also likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
Locations impacted include...
Waukegan, Arlington Heights, Buffalo Grove, Wheeling, Northbrook,
North Chicago, Gurnee, Mundelein, Highland Park, Vernon Hills,
Grayslake, Libertyville, Lake Forest, Round Lake, Wauconda,
Deerfield, Gages Lake, Glencoe, Long Grove, Hawthorn Woods, Park
City, Round Lake Park, Lincolnshire, Lake Bluff, and Highwood.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Lake, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: