Headline:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued July 27 at 12:35PM CDT until July 27 at 1:30PM CDT by NWS Chicago IL
Event:
Severe Thunderstorm Warning
Urgency:
Immediate
Effective:
July 27, 2026 - 10:35am
Expires:
July 27, 2026 - 11:30am
Description:
At 1235 PM CDT, a large severe thunderstorm was located over Orland
Park, moving southeast at 30 mph.
HAZARD...Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts.
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...
Joliet, Bolingbrook, Orland Park, Tinley Park, Romeoville,
Plainfield, Calumet City, Chicago Heights, Lansing, Oak Forest,
Harvey, Lockport, New Lenox, Homer Glen, Blue Island, Dolton, Park
Forest, Homewood, Matteson, Mokena, Frankfort, Lemont, Channahon,
Steger, and Wilmington.
Instruction:
For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a
building.
Area Description:
Cook, IL; Will, IL
Forcast Office:
NWS Chicago IL
Sender: