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Severe T-Storm Warning – Portions Lake and Cook CO

..A SERIOUS STORM WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7PM CDT FOR SOUTHERN LAKE AND NORTH COOK COUNTRIES … At 6:17 PM CDT, a severe thunderstorm occurred over Arlington Heights, moving east at 40 mph. DANGER … Two inch hail and 70 mph wind gusts. SOURCE … Radar indicated. IMPACT … People and animals outdoors will be injured. Expect hail damage to roofs, siding, windows and vehicles. Expect significant damage to the trees. Wind damage is also likely to mobile homes, roofs and outbuildings. Affected locations include … Chicago, Elgin, Arlington Heights, Evanston, Schaumburg, Palatine, Skokie, Des Plaines, Mount Prospect, Hoffman Estates, Glenview, Buffalo Grove, Bartlett, Streamwood, Hanover Park, Wheeling, Park Ridge, Northbrook, Elk Grove Village and Niles. This includes … Loyola University, Oakton Community College, Schaumburg Boomers Baseball, Harper College, Northeastern Illinois University, Northwestern University, and the Ravinia Music Festival. Including the following interstates … I-90 between miles 58 and 83. I-94 between miles 24 and 42. I-290 between miles 1 and 4. I-294 between miles 24 and 42. CAUTION / PREPARATION ACTIONS … A Tornado Watch remains in effect until 11 p.m. CDT for northeastern Illinois. Prepare immediately for large hailstorms and damaging winds. People outside should move to a shelter, inside a sturdy building and away from windows.