Articles filed under Weather
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Strong storms blow through suburbsJun 12, 2013 3:47 pm - Heavy storms brought large hail, strong winds and significant amounts of rain through the suburbs Wednesday evening, and severe weather warnings continued late into the ...
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Chicago man killed in 27-car sandstorm pileupJun 11, 2013 5:41 pm - Twenty-seven vehicles slammed into each other during a sandstorm that blinded drivers on Interstate 80 in rural northern Nevada, killing a truck driver, seriously injuri...
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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. ...