Articles filed under Weather
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Illinois braces for strong storms, wind, hailJun 11, 2013 5:00 pm - Forecasters say hot weather could give way to violent storms across parts of Illinois and are warning residents to be prepared for strong winds, hail and even tornadoes...
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If your Lincolnshire property flooded, officials want to hear from youJun 11, 2013 9:30 am - Weeks after parts of Lincolnshire flooded following heavy rains, village officials want local residents to help them develop a prevention and response plan for the futur...
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Hurricanes and tornadoes are different, but powerful stormsJun 10, 2013 12:22 pm - You wanted to know “What is the difference between a tornado and a hurricane?” asked students in Elise Diaz’s fifth-grade class at Prairie Trail School in Wadsworth. Rig...
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After storm deaths, search on for perfect warningJun 09, 2013 6:41 am - OKLAHOMA CITY — The average tornado warning in the 1980s went out only after a twister was on the ground. Continuing advances in storm prediction have since enabled fore...
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Residents may return to Lisle apartments June 15Jun 07, 2013 6:41 pm - Almost two months after flooding left residents at a Lisle apartment complex homeless, they will be able to return to their homes next weekend, officials announced Frida...
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Get help with flood aid:Jun 07, 2013 4:27 pm - Lake County residents and business owners who suffered property damage during the April and May floods can get assistance applying for grants, loans and other federal ai...
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Tropical Storm Andrea zipping up the East CoastJun 07, 2013 8:54 am - COLUMBIA, S.C. — After bringing rains, heavy winds and even tornadoes to parts of Florida, Tropical Storm Andrea moved quickly across south Georgia and was speeding thro...
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Glen Ellyn discontinues lightning alert system at 5 parksJun 07, 2013 5:30 am - Glen Ellyn Park District has discontinued use of a lightning prediction system at five parks because of ongoing malfunctions and unpredictable readings, officials said. ...
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Tropical Storm Andrea bearing down on Florida coastJun 06, 2013 5:42 pm - MIAMI — The first named storm of the Atlantic season hammered Florida with rain, heavy winds, and tornadoes Thursday as it moved toward the coast of Georgia and the Caro...
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Des Plaines to waive post-disaster permit feesJun 06, 2013 11:45 am - When severe weather hits, affected Des Plaines residents and businesses shouldn’t have to wait for the city to reimburse fees for building permits to complete necessary ...