NWS Chicago (@NWSChicago) / X

NWS Chicago

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NWS Chicago

@NWSChicago

Official X account for the National Weather Service Chicago. Details: weather.gov/nws_x

Romeoville, IL

Joined July 2012

NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
3h
Tomorrow starts out dry, but there will be a chance of thunderstorms late Sat afternoon into Sat night. Some of the thunderstorms may become severe Sat evening, especially for areas south of I-80. Below normal temperatures are then expected early next week. #ILwx #INwx
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
3h
There is a chance for widely scattered showers and storms tomorrow evening, some of which may be strong to severe, especially south of Interstate 80. Be sure to stay up-to-date with the latest forecast. #ILwx #INwx
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
4h
Quick survey update: Our team has found EF-3 damage in Streator, Illinois. Additionally, for Bartlett, Illinois team: Preliminary EF-1. #ILwx #INwx
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
6h
Our survey team has confirmed an EF-1 tornado in central Livingston County, including near Dwight. The tornado appeared to be largely in open fields limiting the number of structures impacted. More updates will be coming soon. #ILwx
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
7h
Our survey team has found EF-3 damage in Kouts, Indiana. They are continuing to survey the area. We also have teams near Dwight, IL, Streator, IL, and Bartlett, IL. Additional updates will be coming soon. #ILwx #INwx
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
9h
How do our survey crews estimated wind speed? Here's a brief overview of the process. #ILwx #INwx
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
11h
We have multiple crews in the field looking at damage from the tornadoes yesterday. Here are some of the things we look at during damage surveys. We'll have preliminary results later today. #ILwx #INwx
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
14h
Multiple tornadoes impacted Illinois and northwestern Indiana on June 11, 2026. We will be conducting storm surveys today (and likely beyond) and provide preliminary information throughout the day. #ILwx #INwx.
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
15h
Dry and breezy conditions are expected today. There will be a chance of thunderstorms late Saturday afternoon into Saturday night. Some of the thunderstorms may become severe Saturday evening, especially for areas south of Interstate 80. #ILWX #INWX
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
22h
We are now severe thunderstorm and tornado warning free across our forecast area! Thanks to everyone that relayed reports this evening. Our thoughts are with those impacted by the storms today and yesterday. We will be busy surveying damage tomorrow. Stay tuned. #ILwx #INwx
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
23h
Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa Hammond IN, Gary IN, East Chicago IN hasta las 9:00 PM CDT. ¡Esta tormenta destructiva contiene ráfagas de vientos de 80 MPH!
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
23h
Severe Thunderstorm Warning continues for Hammond IN, Gary IN and East Chicago IN until 9:00 PM CDT. This destructive storm will contain wind gusts to 80 MPH!
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NWS Chicago
@NWSChicago
23h
Aviso de Tormenta Severa continúa Chicago Heights IL, Lansing IL, Harvey IL hasta las 9:00 PM CDT. ¡Esta tormenta contiene ráfagas de vientos de 70 MPH!
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