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Attention Viewers: We will be on standby as we continue to monitor models. SPC has updated and put us in the slight risk...
05/04/2026

Attention Viewers: We will be on standby as we continue to monitor models. SPC has updated and put us in the slight risk. Tor risk will be reassessed in a later outlook.
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SPC AC 041630

Day 1 Convective Outlook
NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
1130 AM CDT Mon May 04 2026

Valid 041630Z - 051200Z

...THERE IS A SLIGHT RISK OF SEVERE THUNDERSTORMS FROM THE LOWER
MISSOURI VALLEY INTO THE SOUTHERN GREAT LAKES...

...SUMMARY...
Scattered severe thunderstorms capable of large hail and damaging
wind gusts are possible across portions of the Midwest this
afternoon into tonight. A conditional threat for severe storms with
large to very large hail extends into portions of the
central/southern Plains.

...IL into the southern Great Lakes...
A mid-level vorticity maximum over the lower MO Valley is forecast
to move east across IL through the late afternoon and into IN-OH
tonight. An associated speed maximum at 700 mb will intensify and
overspread IL (40-50 kt) east into the southern Great Lakes while a
pronounced strengthening of 850-mb flow (50 kt) occurs during the
21-03z period. Cold mid-level temperatures (-18 deg C at 500 mb)
will act to offset initially meager moisture. Model guidance varies
considerably regarding moisture quality with ample spread amongst
different model cores/PBL schemes. However, it seems a narrow
corridor of lower to mid 50s surface dewpoints will extend
east-northeast from the lower MO Valley into the southern Great
Lakes by mid to late afternoon. Forecast soundings show weak to
moderate buoyancy (500-1250 J/kg MLCAPE). Morning model guidance
shows widely scattered to scattered storms developing within the
warm conveyor during peak heating as convective inhibition erodes.
Have expanded the Slight Risk farther east into this region to
account for a hail/wind risk with the stronger storms. Uncertainty
remains regarding quality of boundary-layer moisture across the
northern third of IN into northwest OH where hodographs become
enlarged later this afternoon into the early evening. Will
re-evaluate the tornado risk for the 20 UTC outlook if in fact
moisture quality seems sufficient for a focused, short-duration
tornado risk across the aforementioned corridor.

...Eastern KS into the Mid MS Valley...
Thunderstorm development is anticipated during the afternoon along a
cold forecast to extend through southern WI and
eastern/southern IA. Thunderstorms along the front will initially be
displaced north of the better shear and buoyancy, so somewhat
transient updraft structures and/or frontal undercutting will likely
limit storm severity. Even so, high cloud bases and a deeply mixed
boundary layer could result in a few strong gusts. Later in the
evening, more storm development appears likely on the front as it
moves into eastern KS and northern/central MO. Here, stronger shear
and buoyancy should support more robust updrafts and a relatively
higher probability for severe storms. Large to very large hail is
the primary risk.

...Central Kansas into Oklahoma and northern Texas...
A dryline will extend from central KS south-southwestward into
northwest TX by mid afternoon as a surface low evolves near the TX
Panhandle/OK/KS border region. Strong diurnal heating will likely
erode most convective inhibition by the early evening, while steep
lapse rates contribute to moderate buoyancy along the dryline.
Isolated thunderstorms are possible on the dryline from central KS
into northwest TX during the 22-02 UTC period. Veering and
strengthening flow with height beneath 100-kt westerly 200-mb flow
will support supercells. Isolated large to very large hail will be
the primary risk with the stronger storms, although severe gusts are
also possible.

..Smith/Chalmers.. 05/04/2026

04/14/2026

ATTN all viewers hazardous weather update priority
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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
454 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-151000-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford- Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will- Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton- 454 AM CDT Tue Apr 14 2026 /554 AM EDT Tue Apr 14 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Illinois... northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
DAY ONE... Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Elevated Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 3 of 5 Tornado Risk.
Level 3 of 5 Large Hail Risk... up to Tennis Ball size. Level 2 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk... up to 70 mph.
Level 1 of 4 Flash Flood Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Non-severe thunderstorms will continue to drift from west to east across the area this morning, with primary hazards being small hail and lightning.

Severe thunderstorms are then possible this afternoon through the evening and overnight hours.

If thunderstorms develop during the afternoon into early evening, they will be capable of destructive hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes, some potentially strong in far northern Illinois.

Any thunderstorms that develop from mid evening through the overnight hours will be capable of damaging winds, hail, and embedded brief tornadoes. Multiple rounds of storms over the same areas overnight may also lead to flash flooding.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... Wednesday through Monday.

Wednesday...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Level 1 of 4 Flash Flood Risk.
Thursday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk southeast of Interstate-55.
Friday night into Saturday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Sunday night...
Limited Frost Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Waves of storms are expected at times through the end of the week, some of which could be strong.

Severe Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville255 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026The National Weather Ser...
04/13/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
255 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Southern Porter County in northwestern Indiana... Northern Jasper County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 345 PM CDT.

* At 253 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near DeMotte, extending back west toward Schneider, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and nickel size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Expect damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... DeMotte, Hebron, Wheatfield, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Roselawn, Kouts, Dunns Bridge, Boone Grove, Malden, and Stoutsburg.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

Prepare immediately for damaging winds and deadly cloud to ground lightning. Seek shelter inside a well-built structure. Stay away from windows.

&&

TIME...MOT...LOC 1953Z 252DEG 39KT 4123 8727

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...0.88 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

Severe Thunderstorm WarningNational Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville233 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026The National Weather Ser...
04/13/2026

Severe Thunderstorm Warning
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville
233 PM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

The National Weather Service in Chicago has issued a

* Severe Thunderstorm Warning for... Eastern Kankakee County in northeastern Illinois... Northern Newton County in northwestern Indiana... Southern Lake County in northwestern Indiana...

* Until 330 PM CDT.

* At 232 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm was located near Hopkins Park, or near Momence, moving east at 40 mph.

HAZARD...60 mph wind gusts and quarter size hail.

SOURCE...Radar indicated.

IMPACT...Hail damage to vehicles is expected. Expect wind damage to roofs, siding, and trees.

* Locations impacted include... Crown Point, Lowell, Lake Village, Lakes of the Four Seasons, Winfield, Roselawn, Lake Dalecarlia, Hopkins Park, Shelby, Schneider, Thayer, and Sumava Resorts.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

For your protection move to an interior room on the lowest floor of a building.

&&

TIME...MOT...LOC 1932Z 249DEG 33KT 4111 8766

HAIL THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX HAIL SIZE...1.00 IN
WIND THREAT...RADAR INDICATED
MAX WIND GUST...60 MPH

04/13/2026

ATTN all viewers hazardous weather update

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
419 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-140930-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford- Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will- Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton- 419 AM CDT Mon Apr 13 2026 /519 AM EDT Mon Apr 13 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Illinois... northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
DAY ONE... Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Limited Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk... up to 60 mph.
Level 1 of 5 Large Hail Risk... up to half dollar size.

DISCUSSION...

If widely scattered thunderstorms are able to develop this afternoon into this evening, a few severe storms will be possible. Additional weakening gusty thunderstorms may approach from the northwest overnight tonight.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... Tuesday through Sunday.

Tuesday and Wednesday...
Elevated Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 3 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk Tuesday.
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk Wednesday. Limited Flooding Risk.

Thursday and Friday Night into Saturday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Waves of storms are expected Tuesday PM through Wednesday. Some may be severe with all hazards including flash flooding.

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04/02/2026

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Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
151 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-021900-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford- Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will- Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton- 151 PM CDT Wed Apr 1 2026 /251 PM EDT Wed Apr 1 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Illinois... northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
DAY ONE... This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Elevated Flooding Risk south of Interstate 80.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Showers and thunderstorms will move across the area tonight. Flooding of low lying areas such as fields and ditches may occur, mainly south of Interstate 80. Severe weather is not expected.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... Thursday through Tuesday.

Thursday...
Significant Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated: Level 3 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Limited Flooding Risk.
Friday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Saturday...
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.

DISCUSSION...

There is a threat for a regional severe weather outbreak tomorrow, especially west of Interstate 55. Tornadoes are the main threat.

Additional waves of showers and storms are possible Friday afternoon into Saturday morning. A few storms may be severe.
SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...

03/31/2026

ATTN all viewers hazardous weather update

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
350 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2026

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-010900-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford- Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will- Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton- 350 AM CDT Tue Mar 31 2026 /450 AM EDT Tue Mar 31 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Illinois... northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
DAY ONE... Today and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Elevated Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Damaging Wind Risk... up to 60.
Level 2 of 5 Large Hail Risk... up to half dollar size. Limited Flooding Risk.

DISCUSSION...

A cold front will lead to more scattered thunderstorms today. Some storms could be severe this afternoon and evening with damaging winds and hail the main threat.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... Wednesday through Monday.

Wednesday Night...
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Thursday...
Limited Flooding Risk.
Limited Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Friday night and Saturday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk.
Limited Flooding Risk.

DISCUSSION...

Scattered thunderstorms will be possible at times Wednesday night through the end of the week along with periods of heavy rain and localized flooding.

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03/31/2026

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03/29/2026

Attn all viewers hazardous weather update

Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Chicago/Romeoville IL
326 PM CDT Sun Mar 29 2026

ILZ003>006-008-010>013-019>021-023-032-033-039-103>108-INZ001-002- 010-011-019-302030-
Winnebago-Boone-McHenry-Lake IL-Ogle-Lee-De Kalb-Kane-DuPage- La Salle-Kendall-Grundy-Kankakee-Livingston-Iroquois-Ford- Northern Cook-Central Cook-Southern Cook-Northern Will- Southern Will-Eastern Will-Lake IN-Porter-Newton-Jasper-Benton- 326 PM CDT Sun Mar 29 2026 /426 PM EDT Sun Mar 29 2026/

This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of north central Illinois... northeast Illinois and northwest Indiana.
DAY ONE... This Afternoon and Tonight.

Weather hazards expected...

Limited to Elevated Fire Weather Risk this afternoon.

DISCUSSION...

The combination of dry air and gusty southwest winds will lead to a continued risk for fire spread the rest of this afternoon.
DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN... Monday through Saturday.

Monday Night...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 1 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Tuesday...
Limited Thunderstorm Risk... with an associated:
Level 2 of 5 Severe Thunderstorm Risk.
Wednesday Night and Thursday...
Limited Flooding Risk.

DISCUSSION...

A storm system will bring the potential for thunderstorms Monday night through Tuesday. A few storms could be strong to severe, especially Tuesday afternoon and evening, with the main threats being large hail and damaging winds.

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