2019.09.27 – Chicago, Evanston in an Area of Increased Severe Weather Risk

A first round of storms is moving through currently and will persist for the coming hours, into the early afternoon
New storms will fire up in the late afternoon / evening over northern Illinois and are expected to bring heavy rainfall overnight
Total rain may amount to up to 2 inches or over 50 liters per square meter, posing risk of flooding & flash flooding.
“When thunder roars, go indoors”!
Drive cautiously in heavy rainfall due to risk of aquaplaning and reduced visibility.
The national Storm Prediction Center predicts the risk of large hail (>2.5cm / >1 in) within 25 miles to be at 10%.
The risk of severe storm gusts over 90km/h / 54 mph to be at 5%.
For up-to-date information, visit the National Storm Prediction Center