Full Notification

The NWS has forecasted us in an “enhanced risk” for severe weather.  This designation brings a high probability that severe storms will materialize.  Large hail, severe/damaging winds, and a few tornadoes are possible.  Two rounds of severe weather are forecasted; this afternoon; 1-6pm, and later in the evening; 6pm - midnight.  Highest storm coverage will be north of and long I-80.  The most favored timing of these storm events are at the peak heat period this afternoon.
 
Preparedness:
1) If you hear thunder, it’s time to go inside  “THUNDER ROARS GO INDOORS”.  Don’t be out in the open when a storm is approaching. 
2) Keep a radio or cell phone with you so you to get timely storm warnings.  “DOWNLOAD THE GRUNDY EMA APP”
3) If you have a NOAA Weather Radio, make sure it receives the NWS broadcast and has good batteries.  Find NOAA Weather Radio info here> NOAA Weather Radio. 
4) Find severe weather safety tips here> Severe Weather Safety Tips “DOWNLOAD THE GRUNDY EMA APP”
 
See the NWS Chicago Decision Support Packet issued at 5 A.M. this morning (attached) .  Web PDF - http://www.weather.gov/lot/sitrep
For more NWS information through today, refer to the Chicago area NWS web page - weather.gov/lot
 
BE AWARE, BE PREPARED, HAVE A PLAN!!!!!