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Chicago weather: Possible thunderstorms, haze heading to Chicago this weekend
CHICAGO - The Chicago area could see showers and thunderstorms Friday evening as a cool front moves in from Wisconsin. There's also a chance of haze and smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting south. Full Forecast Some of the evening storms could be strong, with gusty winds and small to moderate hail. Temperatures are expected to drop to around 52 degrees overnight, with showers tapering off late. The weekend looks sunny and dry, with highs in the 70s on Saturday and Sunday. A brief return of smoke and haze is possible at times. Monday and Tuesday are expected to warm up, with temperatures climbing near 90 degrees in some neighborhoods before another cold front cools things off by midweek. Stay safe and be prepared for shifting conditions as the week progresses.
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2 hours ago
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Tornado and flood watches in effect for southeastern PA, NJ
The National Weather Service issued severe weather watches Friday. A flood watch is in effect for Berks, Bucks, Chester, Delaware, Lancaster, Lehigh, Montgomery, Northampton. The watch is in effect from 7 p.m. unto 8 a.m. Saturday for all but Lancaster County, which ends at 5 a.m. 'Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible,' the NWS stated. 'Heavy rain is expected to move in late this evening and then continue overnight. Periods of rainfall with rates of 1-2 inches per hour are possible.' A tornado watch is effect for Bucks, Chester, Delaware Lancaster and Montgomery counties in Pennsylvania and Atlantic, Burlington, Camden, Cape May, Cumberland, Gloucester, Mercer, Ocean and Salem counties in New Jersey until midnight.
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Henry County changing alert system after warnings didn't go out in time for tornado touchdown
Henry County is changing its severe weather alert system. Neighbors started questioning the process after a tornado touched down in the Laurel Creek subdivision on Thursday afternoon. They said they did not hear outdoor sirens and did not get the warning on their phones through the county's notification service until the storm already touched down and left two people hurt. 'It's really unfortunate. It's really sad,' said Dyamond Lindsay. County leaders heard neighbors' concerns and addressed them on Friday. Now, when the National Weather Service sends out an alert for a specific neighborhood, Henry County Emergency Management will send that to everyone in the county signed up to receive notifications. Before, the county sent it to specific areas facing the current threat. The change will not affect when the county receives the National Weather Service alert. That part must come first. RELATED STORIES: Tornado touches down in Henry County, 18-year-old critically injured 'The Wire' actor says his son was 'thrown 300 feet' from their home in Henry County tornado Neighbors describe searching for an injured 18-year-old, watching a tornado touch down in Henry County 'When it hit, it hit, and we got a warning,' Henry County Fire Rescue Chief Pat Wilson said. Wilson assessed the damage with the National Weather Service on Friday. They confirmed the tornado impacted 13 homes, with 11 of them having moderate damage. Two of them are uninhabitable. 'There's no doubt yesterday's tornado was eye-opening,' Wilson said. He shared reminders he noted while looking at the worst damage in the field. 'One room that seemed to have stood, or withstood, the storm was the interior closet,' Wilson said. 'Know where you're got to go, get to that safe place, make sure you have your helmets, pillow, blankets, things like that. Even keep that in your closet.' He said that way, you will not have to gather it in the middle of a storm. Wilson said county leaders had a meeting on Friday to discuss what disaster response protocols worked and what needed improvement. He said they will do more of that next week. The meetings involve agencies like fire, police, emergency management, and the Department of Transportation.
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2 hours ago
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Friday was wet and warm and filled with warnings
On Friday, as May neared its close, the District went through its warmest day in almost two weeks, and its wettest day since Thursday. In the evening, warnings of possible tornadoes abounded in the region, but it did not seem that any touched down. It was particularly windy or gusty in spots, however, and it was thunderstorm winds that were blamed in a report to the National Weather Service of trees that toppled onto the Capital Beltway in the Four Corners area of Montgomery County, temporarily blocking three of four lanes.
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3 hours ago
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Tornado warning issued for west-central New Castle County
Take cover, a tornado warning was issued by the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, on Friday, May 30, from 10:55 p.m. until 11:30 p.m.. This warning applies to part of New Castle County. Use caution, officials warn of hail as large as 0.75 inches. The NWS warns: "TAKE COVER NOW! Move to a basement or an interior room on the lowest floor of a sturdy building. Avoid windows. If you are outdoors, in a mobile home, or in a vehicle, move to the closest substantial shelter and protect yourself from flying debris." At 10:55 p.m., the NWS issued a statement: "TORPHI The National Weather Service in Mount Holly NJ has issued a Tornado Warning for: West central New Castle County in northern Delaware, Until 11:30 p.m. EDT. At 10:55 p.m. EDT, a severe thunderstorm capable of producing a tornado was located over Bohemias Mills, or near Middletown, moving north at 25 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. Locations impacted include: Newark, Glasgow, Bear, and Brookside." During a tornado, the NWS recommends: Get as low as possible. A basement below ground level or the lowest floor of a building offers the greatest safety. Put as many walls between yourself and the outside as possible. Avoid windows. If you're driving, particularly on interstates or highways, do not try to outrun a tornado. If you are driving in an area with a tornado warning, you should look for ways to safely get off the road and out of your vehicle, preferably by seeking refuge in a sturdy building. As a last resort, lie flat in the nearest depression, ditch or culvert and cover your head with your arms. A tornado warning is issued when a tornado is either sighted or indicated on radar, meaning there is imminent danger to life and property. If you are in the area of a tornado warning, take cover immediately in the lowest floor of a sturdy building. If you are outdoors, in a vehicle or a mobile home, move to the closest sturdy shelter and take cover. A tornado watch is issued when the environment is capable of producing tornadoes. If you are located in the area of a tornado watch, the NWS recommends having a plan in place in the event a tornado forms. Be ready to act quickly if a tornado warning is issued. Reporters Diane Pantaleo and Jana Hayes contributed to this article. This weather report was generated automatically using information from the National Weather Service and a story written and reviewed by an editor. (This story was updated to add information and better define the area of the tornado warning.) This article originally appeared on Delaware News Journal: Tornado warning issued for west-central New Castle County
