Flood Advisory issued August 11 at 6:02AM CDT until August 11 at 8:00AM CDT by NWS Chicago IL* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues.
* WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...
Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 600 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Flooding impacts will continue. This mornings thunderstorms will
exit the advisory area by 7 AM, but additional rain is expected
later today which may redevelop flooding issues.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Merrillville, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland,
Munster, Cedar Lake, Lowell, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield,
Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons,
Winfield, Roselawn and Kouts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
Lake IN County in northwestern Indiana...
Northeastern Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana...
* WHEN...Until 800 AM CDT.
* IMPACTS...Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 456 AM CDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1 and 2 inches of rain have
fallen.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Merrillville, Schererville, Hobart, Crown Point, Highland,
Munster, Cedar Lake, Lowell, DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield,
Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons,
Winfield, Roselawn and Kouts.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Safety instructions
A Flood Advisory means minor flooding along waterways and other poor
drainage areas is imminent or may already be occurring. Persons in
the advisory area should use caution and avoid flood waters.
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
At 1109 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Gary to Winfield to near Lake Village, moving east at
80 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS producing measured winds gusts of 90
to over 100 mph.
HAZARD...100 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Expect considerable damage to homes and
businesses. Expect extensive tree damage and power outages.
Locations impacted include...
Hammond, Gary, Portage, Merrillville, East Chicago, Schererville,
Hobart, Lansing, Crown Point, Highland, Munster, Cedar Lake, Lowell,
Momence, Lake Village, Griffith, Dyer, St. John, Lake Station,
Lynwood, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Whiting, Winfield, Beecher, and
Roselawn.
Safety instructions
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.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
At 1057 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Crete, or near Steger, moving east at 55 mph.
HAZARD...Tornado.
SOURCE...Radar indicated rotation.
IMPACT...Flying debris will be dangerous to those caught without
shelter. Mobile homes will be damaged or destroyed. Damage
to roofs, windows, and vehicles will occur. Tree damage is
likely.
This tornadic thunderstorm will remain over mainly rural areas of
southeastern Will and northeastern Kankakee Counties.
Safety instructions
Heavy rainfall may hide this tornado. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. TAKE COVER NOW!
This cluster of thunderstorms is capable of producing tornadoes and
widespread significant wind damage. Do not wait to see or hear the
tornado. For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest
floor of a building.
At 1054 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from Markham to near Crete to near Bradley, moving east at
75 mph.
THESE ARE DESTRUCTIVE STORMS producing measured winds gusts of 90 to
over 100 mph.
HAZARD...100 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...You are in a life-threatening situation. Flying debris may
be deadly to those caught without shelter. Mobile homes
will be destroyed. Expect considerable damage to homes and
businesses. Expect extensive tree damage and power outages.
These severe storms will be near...
Hammond, Gary, Merrillville, East Chicago, Schererville, Lansing,
Crown Point, Highland, Munster, and Cedar Lake around 1100 AM CDT.
Hobart, Lake Village, Lake Station, and Winfield around 1105 AM
CDT.
Other locations in the path of these severe thunderstorms include
Lakes of the Four Seasons, Roselawn, New Chicago and Shelby.
Safety instructions
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.
This is an EXTREMELY DANGEROUS SITUATION with tornado like wind
speeds expected. Mobile homes and high profile vehicles are
especially susceptible to winds of this magnitude and may be
overturned. For your protection move to an interior room on the
lowest floor of a building. These storms have the potential to cause
serious injury and significant property damage.
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