Alert
Severe Thunderstorm With High Winds in effect for McHenry County thru 7PM
Weather hazards expected... Significant Thunderstorm Risk...with an associated: Significant damaging wind risk...up to 80 - 100(gusts)mph. Limited Tornado risk. Limited hail risk...up to ping pong ball size. Limited Flooding Risk. Limited Excessive Heat Risk. DISCUSSION... A line of severe thunderstorms is expected to move through the region this afternoon with a threat for widespread damaging wind gusts roughly during the 1 to 7 pm timeframe. In addition, there will be a threat for a tornado or two as well as instances of large hail to the size of ping pong balls. Locally heavy rainfall may also lead to isolated instances of flooding into this evening. Ahead of the thunderstorms, warm and humid conditions will prevail through early this afternoon with heat indices peaking in the 96 to 103 degree range.
Instructions:
Seek shelter away from windows as storm approaches. If tornado occurs, move to the lowest level of your home.
Address/Location
McHenry Police Department
333 S Green St
McHenry, IL 60050
Contact
Emergency: 9-1-1
Non-emergencies: 815-363-2200
TEXT-A-TIP - Text TIP MCHENRYPD followed by your message, to 888777
Alert Details
- Severity:
- Moderate - Possible threat to life or property
- Urgency:
- Expected - Responsive action SHOULD be taken soon (within next hour)
- Certainty:
- Likely (p > ~50%)
- Category:
- Meteorological (inc. flood)
- Event:
- Severe Thunderstorm Statement