Severe Thunderstorm Warning issued August 11 at 11:10AM CDT until August 11 at 12:15PM CDT by NWS Chicago ILSVRLOT
The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a
* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for...
Northern Iroquois County in east central Illinois...
Newton County in northwestern Indiana...
Benton County in northwestern Indiana...
Southwestern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...
* Until 1215 PM CDT/115 PM EDT/.
* At 1109 AM CDT, severe thunderstorms were located along a line
extending from near Hopkins Park to Ashkum, moving southeast at 60
mph.
HAZARD...70 mph wind gusts.
SOURCE...Radar indicated.
IMPACT...Expect considerable tree damage. Damage is likely to
mobile homes, roofs, and outbuildings.
* Severe thunderstorms will be near...
Morocco and Martinton around 1115 AM CDT.
Watseka around 1120 AM CDT.
Sheldon and Brook around 1125 AM CDT.
Kentland around 1130 AM CDT.
Goodland around 1135 AM CDT.
Remington around 1140 AM CDT.
Earl Park around 1240 PM EDT.
Other locations impacted by these severe thunderstorms include
Foresman, Papineau, Donovan, Wadena, Swanington, Iroquois, Raub,
Mount Ayr, Beaverville, and Collegeville.
Safety instructions
This is a DANGEROUS SITUATION. These storms are producing widespread
wind damage!. SEEK SHELTER NOW inside a sturdy structure and stay
away from windows!
* 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 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 1047 AM CDT, a severe squall line capable of producing both
tornadoes and extensive straight line wind damage was located near
Monee, or near Peotone, 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.
These dangerous storms will be near...
Peotone, University Park, Monee, and Beecher around 1050 AM CDT.
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.
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