A strong storm system is moving toward the Chicago region. Weather officials have already issued watches and warnings for several counties in Illinois, as well as all of northwest Indiana. The alert covers Lake, DuPage, Cook, Will and Kankakee counties.

The storm could bring wind gusts up to 70 miles per hour. Some places have already seen hail the size of a golf ball as the clouds roll in. This shows how powerful the system can be.

Radar images from local news stations show the storm’s path. The clouds are gathering quickly, and the system is expected to keep moving through the afternoon. It may become more scattered as it travels.

Temperatures are high, in the 90s, and the heat index could reach over 110 degrees. This means that even without a thunderstorm, the weather will feel very hot.

People should stay alert for changing conditions. Check local updates and keep safe during the storm.


# Storm Warning for the Chicago Region

A **strong storm system** is moving toward the Chicago area, prompting weather officials to issue watches and warnings for several Illinois counties—**Lake, DuPage, Cook, Will, and Kankakee**—as well as all of northwest Indiana.

## Key Details

- **Wind gusts:** Up to **70 mph**  
- **Hail:** Golf‑ball sized in some spots  
- **Heat index:** Over **110 °F** (temperatures already in the 90s)

## What to Expect

- Radar shows a rapidly gathering cloud mass that will **drift through the afternoon** and may become more scattered as it travels.  
- Even if thunderstorms don’t form, the high heat index will make conditions feel intensely hot.

## Stay Safe

- **Stay alert** for changing conditions.  
- Check local updates regularly and take precautions to remain safe during the storm.



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