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Chicago Sun-Times
Chicago Sun-Times
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Sun-Times Wire

Severe thunderstorm watch issued for Chicago area

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect for the Chicago area until 9 p.m., June 25, 2019.

Severe weather may roll through the Chicago area Tuesday afternoon into early evening.

A severe thunderstorm watch is in effect until 9 p.m. for parts of northeastern Illinois, northwestern Indiana, southeastern Wisconsin and southwestern Michigan, according to the National Weather Service.

Scattered gusts up to 60 mph are likely while hail the size of quarters and “a couple of tornadoes” are possible, the weather service said.

The strongest storms will be concentrated along and north of I-88, the weather service said.

Storms have developed this aftn across nrn IL. The strongest storms will primarily be along and north of Interstate 88, and will reach the city of Chicago between 4 and 6 pm. The strongest storms will be capable of producing gusty winds to 60 mph and hail the size of quarters. pic.twitter.com/4m65n4aY5T

— NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) June 25, 2019
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