Storm bringing hurricane-force winds
The National Weather service has issued a severe thunderstorm warning until 7 p.m. for all of the Chicago area.
According to the National Weather Service, trained weather spotters reported quarter-sized hail and hurricane-force winds in excess of 80 MPH this system.
It also is expected to produce frequent lightning strikes and localized flooding, according to forecasts.
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<li><a href="http://forecast.weather.gov/MapClick.php?zoneid=ILZ014" class="mediaItem">Latest Forecast</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.crh.noaa.gov/lot/" class="mediaItem">National Weather Service outlook</a></li>
<li><a href="http://radar.weather.gov/radar.php?rid=lot&product=N0R&overlay=11101111&loop=no" class="mediaItem">National Weather Service radar</a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.flychicago.com/fidsohare" class="mediaItem">O'Hare flight information</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://metrarail.com/content/metra/en/home/service_updates/service_updates_alerts.html" class="mediaItem">Metra service advisories</a></li>
<li><a href="http://wrc.gettingaroundillinois.com/winterroadconditions" class="mediaItem">Road conditions</a></li>
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<li><a href="http://63.135.96.26/water_level/main.cfm" class="mediaItem">Fox River and Chain o' Lakes water levels </span></a></li>
<li><a href="http://www.crh.noaa.gov/ahps2/index.php?wfo=lot" class="mediaItem">NWS Regional flooding map</span></a></li>
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